Chicken Enchilada Soup II Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 22, 2007

Excellent recipe, i did make modifications to make it taste and look more like Chili's soup. Added: 1 tbs of chili powder, 1/4 teapoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder in place of whole onion xtra lb of chicken, used full 10oz can of enchilada sauce & 1/2 can of tomato paste (small can) and used 1/2 lb of light velvetta these changes it made it taste just like if not better than chili's version with much less fat/cal.

—sabaker

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 24, 2011

Not to our taste. An earlier reviewer had said it tasted like chili's. NO! I usually don't review recipes I don't like, but I don't want to make the mistake of making this again.

—TOODLESTEACHES

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Feb 11, 2005

Could someone tell me what exactly you do with the masa harina powder? I don't feel like I am getting the results I should be with this soup. It turns out really thick, lumpy, and grainy and tastes like flour... that's why I think I am doing something wrong with the masa harina. You don't directly put the masa harina powder/water mixture in the soup do you? Thanks for any help!

—HAWKEYEGRRL

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Oct 04, 2006

Yummy. I think it is close to Chili's C. E. soup. I heated a tbsp olive oil and added 2 cloves of garlic and then added 3 small chicken breasts. I cooked the breasts in a pot on both sides until juices were clear. Then I removed the chicken and added the diced onions and cooked until translucent. I poured in 2 (14.5 oz each)cans of chicken broth and stirred. I mixed 1/4 cup of masa harina which is corn flour (Quaker company makes this also found on the aisle where the Latino food products are or near the regular white flour)with a 1/2 cup of water, stir it well to get out lumps and then I added it to the pot that has the chicken broth and onions. Then I mix another 1/4 cup of masa harina with just enough water to make it like a thick, wet paste, stir it until blended, it should not look dry or crumbly, but smooth and sort of thick. I added this mixture to the pot and stirred. Then I added 1 cup water, I made up a package of mc cormick enchilada sauce and added all of it to the pot (approx. 3 cups or more), 16 oz of velveeta cheese, salt, chili powder & cumin. Stirred. Brought to a boil, stirring often so the cheese did not stick as much and also used a non-stick pot. Added diced cooked chicken. Stirred. Reduce heat and I simmer until thick about 5 minutes. This gives the soup a thick/thin top texture, not as grainy from the masa harina. I topped it with pico de gallo and crushed tortilla chips (Tia Rosa Mega thins) and a little shredded cheese. Excellente!!

—NEEDGREATRECIPES

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Oct 29, 2006

I used this as a basic recipe, but then also added ingredients listed in the Chicken Tortilla Soup I (by Star Pooley), also on this website. Revisions using THIS recipe included: using one whole large chopped onion (rather than 1/2), 3 garlic cloves (rather than 1), did not add the 3rd cup of water, used green enchilada sauce, used real jack cheese (rather than processed "cheese" and used it as a garnish only), did not add salt. I also cut the chicken breasts up into bite-sized pieces and put them in one of those basket-vegetable steamers rather than cooking in oil. From the OTHER Tortilla Soup recipe, I also added 1/4 tsp oregano, 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 c corn, 1 c white hominy, 1 can chopped green chilis, and 1 can black beans. I used cilantro, grated jack cheese, and crumbled tortilla chips as a garnish. I tossed it all in a crockpot to finish up and my hub and I wolfed on it tonight with a margarita. It was good! Thanks Letha and Star!

—LADYJAYPEE

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May 26, 2003

This is absolutely one of the best tasting soups I've ever tasted! And I've always been a big soup lover and have made and eaten many kinds of soups! The seasonings are perfect, and the texture is smooth and almost creamy. I think that Masa Harina flour gives it that wonderful texture. This recipe goes into my family recipe book to make sure we have it for years to come! In fact, this is one of two soups I'm serving for a small holiday get-together w/ my parents, who are also soup-lovers. Thanks for sharing this!!

—LWOODS111

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Jan 05, 2003

I have been making this recipe for years. Nearly everyone I give it to loves it. I sometimes use instant corn meal in place of the masa harina. I wouldn't recommend the corn starch that another reviewer used- this recipe gets so much of its character from the masa harina that won't shine through with corn starch. I like to use a small can of mexican style tomato sauce because it gives the same flavor but is less expensive than enchilada sauce. This soup definitely gets much thicker the second or third day, so you may need to add water, and if keeping it on a simmer, make sure to stir often or you will have burnt cheese. (Even then, it's pretty good!!!)

—DANDK1997

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Jul 23, 2003

Delicious. The masa harina adds a wonderful texture. I omitted the processed cheese and sprinkled a teaspoon of Pepper Jack cheese on each bowl.

—schmerna

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Nutrition

Calories
242 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
11.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
60 mg
20%

Fat
14.2 g
22%

Fiber
1.6 g
7%

Protein
16.9 g
34%

Sodium
703 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Enchilada Soup II

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 242
** Calories from Fat: 127

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 14.2g 22 %
** Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
** Cholesterol 60mg 20 %
** Sodium 703mg 28 %
** Potassium 280mg 8 %
** Total Carbohydrates 11.8g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
** Protein 16.9g 34 %
** Sugars 3.2g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 30 %
** Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 68 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.