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Green Chile Enchilada Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
 
Green Chile Enchilada Soup! This creamy, comforting green Chile enchilada soup is loaded up with chunks of chicken, white beans, green chiles, and cheese. Taking only 30 minutes from start to finish this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the whole family!
Servings: 8
Calories: 126 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 and 1/2 cups green Chile enchilada sauce
  • 4 cups shredded chicken cooked
  • 2 14 ounce cans white Great Northern Beans drained
  • 1 7 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
!Optional Toppings
  • Sour Cream
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Diced Cilantro
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven, or large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and saute until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add in the chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, drained beans, diced green chiles, cumin and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the soup to a simmer, cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat, allow to cool for about 2 minutes, then add in the shredded cheese. Stir while the cheese melts into the soup.
  6. Serve warm and top with any additional toppings desired.
Recipe Notes

How to shred your own chicken:

 

After a quick sear with salt and pepper, fill the pan with a small amount of water, just enough to come halfway up the chicken, and bring this to a simmer. Let the chicken cook, or poach, until they reach 165 degrees. Then remove and shred.

Nutrition Facts
Green Chile Enchilada Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 53mg18%
Sodium 344mg14%
Potassium 165mg5%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.