Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and green chilies. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, if using.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips on the side or crumbled into the soup.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Swap cheeses for pepper jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend.
- Make vegetarian by replacing chicken with beans or plant-based protein.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg