Green Enchilada Soup with Chicken
Green Enchilada Soup with Chicken
Tangy and rich, this green chicken enchilada soup will remind you of your favorite dish from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Sour cream is stirred into the soup before serving, and Monterey Jack cheese may be added on top for even more creamy goodness. If you like a little heat, be sure to choose hot green chilies, and add some extra jalapeño slices to your bowl. We like this with crunchy corn tortilla chips and a green salad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cooked Or 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of Rotisserie Chicken
- 1 11-ounce can fiesta corn
- 1 14 1/2 -ounce can low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 2 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce
- 6 to 8 tomatillos hulled and chopped OR 1 28oz can of tomatillos
- 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 small yellow squash halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 cup sour cream Or Mexican Crema
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- sliced jalapenos optional
- corn tortilla chips optional
- lime slices optional
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pot. Add the onion and Saute in at least a 6-quart pot for 5 minutes. Add garlic after 3 minutes.
- Add corn, chicken stock, enchilada sauce, tomatillos, chopped green chilies, bay leaves, ground cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer.
- Add chopped cilantro, zucchini, and yellow squash; cover and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred the meat with two forks. Or I like to chop into 1" pieces.
- Add the chicken to the pot and stir. When ready to serve, remove bay leaves and stir in sour cream.
- Top each bowl with 2 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and serve with corn tortilla chips, if desired. Sliced jalapeños and lime slices may also be added, if you like.
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