This Chicken Enchilada Soup will warm you through and through with Mexican inspired flavors mixed in with tender chicken, rich chilis, and plump corn, providing mouthfuls of flavor in every bite. Top this favorite soup with our dairy-free sour cream and some grilled bread to soak up every last drop.

The Best Enchilada Soup

Pull on your coziest sweater, pump the jams, and whip up a big batch of this simple, creamy, and filling Enchilada soup in under an hour. Chili, cumin, and lime flavors will quickly remind you why Mexican inspired dinners are always a family favorite. And the plethora of toppings allow you and your family to customize each bowl to make it your own. If you loved the flavors in this recipe, be sure to try our healthy chicken enchiladas or our chicken enchilada casserole.

See also: try our White Chicken Chili!

What You Will Need

• butter – A key ingredient when sautéing veggies in any recipe, option to use olive oil too but we love the added flavor that comes with butter
• garlic & onion – Their aromas alone are sure to make your kitchen the place everyone wants to be.
• flour – An important ingredient to ad texture and a mild thickness to your soup.
• chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder & oregano leaves – These warming seasonings add the best flavor to every bite.
• kosher salt & pepper – Follow our recommendations or season to your preference.
• tomato paste – A simple way to add acid and a rich color.
• chicken broth or chicken stock – Pick up your favorite store bought variety, or use chicken leftovers to make our homemade chicken broth recipe.
• apple cider vinegar – The acid in apple cider vinegar breaks down your other ingredients just enough so that they can fully absorb flavors from seasonings and other ingredients.
• lime juice – We love how a bit of tartness and subtle sweetness adds to the complex flavors in this warming soup.
• green chiles – A subtle bit of heat, texture, and color throughout.
• corn – This little ingredient is all about the texture and subtle sweetness.
• black beans – This is an optional ingredient that will add fiber and an overall heartiness to your soup.

Toppings

• sour cream – Who can say no to a dollop of fresh sour cream? Try our our dairy-free sour cream recipe or grab your favorite variety from the grocery store.
• shredded cheese – We opted for a finely shredded Mexican cheese blend, but feel free to use your favorite cheese.
• cilantro – A classic Mexican dish topping that we simply adore for its bright color and fresh flavor.

Bring a medium sauce pan to medium heat on the stove top and add butter. Add garlic and onion to the pan and move around with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes or until softened. Whisk in flour until fully combined. Then add all of your seasonings and tomato paste and whisk to mix.

Slowly mix in your chicken broth, about 1/4 cup at a time, until it’s fully combined. Turn the burner up to a medium high heat and bring your sauce to a low simmer, which will help to thicken the liquid a bit.

Add the apple cider vinegar, lime juice and chicken. Cover and let simmer 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Remove your fully cooked chicken and shred it with two forks on a cutting board and then return it all to the pot.

Next, add your chiles, corn and beans (if using). Taste and add additional salt or lime juice, as needed.

Divide between bowls and serve with lots of your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro!

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