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Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup

Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cozy and delicious chicken enchilada soup made extra creamy thanks to blended white beans! This flavorful recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, lunch, Nut Free, Soup
Cuisine hispanic
Servings 4 servings
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, very finely diced (about ½ cup diced)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, finely diced
  • 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 (I like Siete or Hatch brands!)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounce)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can cannellini white beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounce, for creamy base)
  • 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup frozen corn
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 0.25 cup fresh, chopped cilantro
  • Tortilla strips or chips for garnish
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • Avocado slices for garnish
  • Jalapeno slices for garnish
  • Extra lime wedges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 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 and 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.
  • Finally, 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 leftover cooked shredded chicken instead! You can add it to the pot when you add the chicken broth. If you don't have enchilada sauce, 1 cup of tomato sauce will work well with added chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 38.5gProtein: 36.8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2.4gFiber: 7.2gSugar: 3.9g
Keyword Chicken Enchilada Soup, enchilada soup
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