Allrecipes home
bookmark
 

Chicken Enchilada Soup II

SUBMITTED BY: SILVANUS PHOTO BY: lazybaker

"This hearty soup won't leave you hungry! Chicken broth hosts enchilada sauce, processed cheese, onion and garlic for this soup version of a Mexican inspired favorite. Garnish with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips, if desired."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 127 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
Read Reviews (108)
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

SERVINGS

 (Help)
    
Servings
 

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Shred and set aside.
  2. To the pot add onions and garlic; saute for 2 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Pour in chicken broth.
  3. In a medium bowl combine masa harina with 2 cups of water and whisk until well blended.
  4. To the onions and garlic add the masa harina mixture, remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese, salt, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil; add shredded chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until thickened.
ADVERTISEMENT

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2005 by HAWKEYEGRRL
Could someone tell me what exactly you do with the masa harina powder? I don't feel like I am... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by sabaker
Excellent recipe, i did make modifications to make it taste and look more like Chili's soup.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna
Delicious. The masa harina adds a wonderful texture. I omitted the processed cheese and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by MINIVANMOMOF3
What a great soup! I boiled the chicken first and left out the oil and also the salt (I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by DANDK1997
I have been making this recipe for years. Nearly everyone I give it to loves it. I sometimes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE
I used this as a basic recipe, but then also added ingredients listed in the Chicken Tortilla... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by LWOODS111
This is absolutely one of the best tasting soups I've ever tasted! And I've always been a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by NEEDGREATRECIPES
Yummy. I think it is close to Chili's C. E. soup. I heated a tbsp olive oil and added 2 cloves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by Angelyn Semenza
A potluck favorite at work. I shred up a pre-roasted chicken and cut everything else up the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by Laura