Chicken Enchilada Soup II Recipe
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Chicken Enchilada Soup II

By: SILVANUS 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (148)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 242 | Total Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by sabaker   view full review
Excellent recipe, i did make modifications to make it taste and look more like Chili's soup....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2005 by HAWKEYEGRRL   view full review
Could someone tell me what exactly you do with the masa harina powder? I don't feel like I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by NEEDGREATRECIPES   view full review
Yummy. I think it is close to Chili's C. E. soup. I heated a tbsp olive oil and added 2 cloves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
I used this as a basic recipe, but then also added ingredients listed in the Chicken Tortilla...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2003 by LWOODS111 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is absolutely one of the best tasting soups I've ever tasted! And I've always been a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by DANDK1997   view full review
I have been making this recipe for years. Nearly everyone I give it to loves it. I sometimes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
Delicious. The masa harina adds a wonderful texture. I omitted the processed cheese and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2003 by MINIVANMOMOF3   view full review
What a great soup! I boiled the chicken first and left out the oil and also the salt (I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by Laura   view full review
This is great! I used corn starch instead of masa harena to thicken. I also deleted one cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by Angelyn Semenza   view full review
A potluck favorite at work. I shred up a pre-roasted chicken and cut everything else up the...

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