Chicken Enchilada Soup I Recipe
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Chicken Enchilada Soup I

By: Kathy 
"This is a wonderful substantial Mexican-inspired soup. It is a wonderful beginning to a fiesta! Serve with tortilla chips on the side."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

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Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cooked, boneless and skinless chicken breast halve
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens somewhat.
  2. Stir in enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat through.
  3. Divide among four bowls and garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 619 | Total Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 151mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2005 by FUGETTIVE   view full review
I've made this soup 4 times in a month, it tastes exactly like Chili's restaurant enchilada...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2006 by MOBECCA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a wonderful creamy soup that is great when short on time. I use a roasted chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by BRIANBRS   view full review
I added a can of Nacho Cheddar cheese soup - really made it wonderful
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2003 by Josh   view full review
This is an excellent recipe! Very versatile, as it can be eaten as soup or used as a dip for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by TwoSweetPickles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good, but I think it needed some tweaks to make it 5 stars. Ten tortillas is too many for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by BELLALU   view full review
This is a WONDERFUL soup. It is sooo much like the enchilada soup at a popular eating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by mommaof4   view full review
I didn't have the corn tortillas so the soup was much thinner than it should have been. Added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by ANNORENO   view full review
Everyone loved it. We spread on it crackers, cocktails rye and dipped with tortillas -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by MEGNERD   view full review
Tasted just like enchiladas! Very easy to make and delicious! Made enough for 4 generous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Love2Cook   view full review
Being a New Mexican native, I have to say this is perfect assembled and cooked to your exact...

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