Green Chicken Enchilada Soup 🌶️🍲✨
"A comforting and flavorful soup packed with tender chicken, creamy green enchilada sauce, and a hint of spice. Perfect for cozy nights!"
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 (28 oz) can green enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or hot, depending on your preference)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for added spice)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips or chips
- Shredded cheese
- Diced avocado
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions