CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP I

Chicken Enchilada Soup I image

This is a wonderful substantial Mexican-inspired soup based on the flavors of enchiladas. It is a wonderful beginning to a fiesta! Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

Provided by Kathy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups chicken broth
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 cup green enchilada sauce
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cooked, boneless and skinless chicken breast halve
1 cup half-and-half
1 tomato, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens somewhat.
Stir in enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat through.
Divide among four bowls and garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 150.7 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 870.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g