Creamy Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Heartwarming Delight
A delicious and comforting soup that combines the flavors of creamy green enchiladas with tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, and green enchilada sauce.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, corn, cumin, and salt, stirring well.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Top with additional cilantro or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg