CHICKEN CHEESE ENCHILADA SOUP

Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup image

This is one of my family's all-time favorite soups that I have made for years --- you may adjust the peppers to suit heat level, all other amounts may be adjusted also :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup diced canned green chili (or more to taste)
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker soup add in more)
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if desired)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
crushed tortilla chips (to garnish)
cheddar cheese, grated for garnish

Steps:

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a light boil.
Add in chopped tomatoes; simmer on low.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the butter, and saute the onion, add in the chiles; cook 2-3 minutes.
Stir in cumin and chili powder, then flour, blending well.
Gradually add in the half and half; stir to combine.
Transfer the mixture into the pot with the broth; cook at a bare simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add in the cheese and sour cream carefully, stirring often.
Add in the cooked chicken; mix until combined.
Top with crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheddar sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.6, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 1135.7, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 30.5