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20 Minute Enchilada Soup

Make this soup in just 20 minutes using rotisserie or leftover chicken! So much flavor - loaded with chicken, beans and lots of cheesy creaminess.
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded (or chopped) chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce medium spice used
  • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes including the juices
  • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • 4 ounce can green chilies
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • juice from half of one lime
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

  • Shred or chop the chicken then set aside and bring the cream cheese to room temperature.
  • Drizzle the olive oil into a soup pot then add onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes over medium heat or until onions are softened.
  • Pour in the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, green chiklies, chicken stock and cumin. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil then add lime juice and cream cheese. When cream cheese is melted fold in shredded cheese and cilantro. Top with your favorites!