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Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup

Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup

A deliciously creamy white bean chicken enchilada soup, perfect for chilly nights, packed with flavors and nutrients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

  • large dutch oven
  • blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, very finely diced
  • 0.5 cup finely diced cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce Siete or Hatch brands
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15 ounce can cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Creamy White Bean Base

  • 1 15 ounce can cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup water or chicken broth

Mix-ins

  • 0.75 cup frozen corn
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 0.25 cup fresh, chopped cilantro

Garnish

  • tortilla strips or chips
  • extra cilantro
  • avocado slices
  • jalapeno slices
  • extra lime wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add olive oil to a large dutch oven or large pot and place over medium high heat. Add onion, jalapeno, green bell pepper, cilantro and garlic; saute until onions are translucent and begin to soften, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Next bring the heat to low and stir in all of the spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 20 seconds, then stir in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, 1 can of rinsed and drained white beans, uncooked chicken thighs and salt and pepper.
  • Bring soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 minutes. Do not cover. After 25 minutes or so, remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and shred with two forks then add back to the pot.
  • Add the remaining can of rinsed and drained white beans and ½ cup water to a blender or food processor. Blend until somewhat smooth, adding a little more water if necessary. Add blended white beans into the soup pot and then stir in the corn, lime juice and cilantro. Taste and add more salt and pepper, as necessary. Allow soup to cook and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes to thicken and bring flavors together. Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheese if you'd like, an extra lime wedge, jalapeno slices and avocado.

Notes

Feel free to use 2 cups of leftover cooked shredded chicken instead. If you don't have enchilada sauce, 1 cup of tomato sauce will work well with added chili powder. Slow cooker instructions provided.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 38.5gProtein: 36.8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2.4gFiber: 7.2gSugar: 3.9g
Keyword chicken soup, comfort food, Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup, easy soup, enchilada soup, white bean soup
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