Chicken Enchilada Soup has to be one of the most satisfying and flavorful soup recipes in my recipe box. It’s also the one I’ve passed on most through the years. Chicken Enchilada Soup is perfect for these frigid days we’re having. Wish I could say I wrote the recipe, but I didn’t. And I don’t know who did. This recipe came to me by way of my Aunt M. many years ago. (We all thank you Aunt M!) It’s supposedly the knockoff recipe of the Chili’s Restaurant Chicken Enchilada Soup. I don’t know if that’s true. (If you make this soup and have had Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup, do let me know if it’s comparable.)
The base of this soup is made from Mexican corn flour (masa harina). It definitely has that Mexican flavor. It’s the cumin. And garlic. And onions. Mmmmmm. How ’bout that cheese? Ooooo! It just gets better and better. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love this soup. This is a main dish soup, great with crusty bread and a salad. I often double this recipe for parties and group events.
Chicken Enchilada Soup: easy to make, company worthy. You’ll spend lots of time passing out this recipe. (Or just send ’em here!)
Let’s talk soup today. If you’ve tasted this Chicken Enchilada Soup, please weigh in (no scales involved!) Let folks around the country know how you like it.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 cup chicken bouillon granules or bouillon cubes
- 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup masa harina Mexican corn flour
- 2 quarts 8 cups water
- 1 cup stewed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces American or Velveeta cheese cheddar would be good too!
Instructions
- Place oil, bouillon, onion and spices in large soup pot.
- Saute until onions are soft and clear, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic.
- Separately, place 1 quart water in blender.
- Add in masa harina and briefly blend together.
- Add masa harina mixture to the soup pot along with remaining quart of water.
- Bring to a boil, carefully stirring, as the masa harina likes to stick to the bottom.
- Boil for several minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes.
- Add cheese and stir 'til it melts.
- Add in shredded chicken.
- Heat thoroughly and serve.
Julie says
I have enjoyed this warm delicious soup compliments of you…and it’s everything you say it is!!
Marilyn Sylvester says
This soup sounds very delicious. I will look for that Mexican corn flour and make that soup. On a morning like today when it is freezing and my car battery is dead it seems even more enticing. Yum!
Rebekah says
I enjoyed this soup on several occasions, but my favorite memory of it is when you brought it to our new home on move-in day and graciously fed everyone who had helped us move.
Allie Taylor says
So my pleasure, Bekah. (And little did you know how quickly you’d be moving again!)
sandi says
Wonderful soup, I have made it and it was a hit.
Sarah says
Oh my goodness, yes! I remember this soup, it IS super delish! I know first hand. Yummy!
Denise says
My mouth is watering right now! I love this soup and have enjoyed it many times.
Tracy says
I also have enjoyed this soup thanks to you Allie! It is delicious and very satisfying. So great to have this recipe. I am thinking of making it tonight because I have a rotisserie chicken that needs to be eaten! Perfect!!! Thank you!
Barbara child says
I was hoping you’d put this recipe on the blog! It’s so delicious!
Susie says
I’ve not enjoyed this soup yet but fully intend to do so! Sounds wonderful. I think I love winter just for the yummy food we get to eat. =)
Dianne says
Sounds great! Can’t wait to try it.
Linda Jenkins says
I just printed the recipe. Jack, my master chef, now has several of your wonderful recipes to try. Will let you know my thoughts once I indulge. I am so a soup person.
Lisa says
This is a MUST MAKE for me. Just reading the ingredients reminds me of my home country, and dishes that the natives cook.
marilyn sylvester says
Just made this soup for supper tonight. It is super easy and delicious….. An awesome combination for a great meal for the family!
Tracy Costa says
I made this soup and it was a huge success! A new family favorite! Hooray!