Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Total Time: 30min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3 cups shredded chicken
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2 cups green enchilada sauce
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2 cans diced green chiles (4 oz each)
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3 cups chicken broth
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp chili powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ cup heavy cream (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional toppings: tortilla chips, cilantro, lime, avocado
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot; sauté onion 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in diced green chiles and spices; cook 1 minute.
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Add chicken broth, enchilada sauce, and shredded chicken; bring to simmer.
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Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.
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Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in heavy cream if using.
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Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 29g