Enchilada soup

The enchilada soup recipes have a long and storied history. The dish is said to have originated in Mexico and was traditionally made with chicken or beef broth, chili peppers, and a variety of other spices. The soup was often served with tortillas, cheese, and sour cream.

The first recorded recipe for enchilada soup appeared in the early 20th century in a cookbook titled Cocina Mexicana. This cookbook contained a number of traditional Mexican recipes, including one for enchilada soup. The recipe called for chicken broth, chili peppers, garlic, and onion.

In the years since, the soup has undergone a number of variations. Some recipes call for the addition of tomatoes, beans, or corn. Others include chicken or beef. And still others add a variety of spices, such as cumin, oregano, or paprika.

Advice

Making enchilada soup is easy and fun. Start by sautéing onions and garlic in a large pot with a bit of olive oil. Then add in your favorite enchilada ingredients such as diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced green chilies. Next, add in your favorite broth and seasonings such as chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Finally, add in your favorite enchilada toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with warm tortilla chips and you've got a delicious and hearty enchilada soup. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • corn
  • mexican oregano
  • salt
  • lime
  • onion
  • rotel tomato
  • black bean
  • pinto bean
  • tomato sauce
  • cayenne pepper
  • cinnamon
  • all purpose flour
  • chili powder
  • cilantro
  • clove
  • canola oil
  • cocoa powder
  • cumin
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • salt
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • black bean
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • heavy cream
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • celery
  • paprika
  • green chile
  • chicken thigh
  • garlic
  • yellow corn tortilla
  • chicken broth
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • cumin
  • chipotle
  • petite tomato
  • black bean
  • onion
  • oregano
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • tomato sauce
  • corn
  • olive oil
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • black bean
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • chili powder
  • heavy cream
  • tomato
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • celery
  • paprika
  • green chile
  • garlic
  • chicken thigh
  • chicken broth
  • yellow corn tortilla
  • salt
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Easy Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

  • avocado
  • salt
  • white vinegar
  • lime juice
  • canola oil
  • black bean
  • tomato
  • green chily
  • onion
  • chicken breast
  • chicken stock
  • cilantro
  • pepper jack cheese
  • corn
  • ancho chily
  • guajillo chily
  • garlic
  • cream cheese
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • enchilada sauce
  • tomato
  • chicken
  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • onion
  • black bean
  • jalapeño
  • corn
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • corn tortilla
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • cheese
  • sour cream
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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • Optional toppings
  • avocado
  • cheese
  • corn chip
  • cilantro
  • purple onion
  • radish
  • sour cream
  • onion
  • green enchilada sauce
  • green chile
  • cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • northern white bean
  • olive oil
  • chicken
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
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White Chicken (or Turkey) Enchilada Soup

  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • coriander power
  • cumin powder
  • onion
  • corn
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • salt
  • butter
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • navy bean
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • chicken breast
  • black pepper
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • vegetable oil
  • red enchilada sauce
  • corn flour
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cartons chicken stock
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • monterey jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla
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Sweet Potato Enchilada Soup

  • avocado oil
  • cumin
  • tomato
  • black bean
  • green chile
  • onion
  • sweet potato
  • enchilada sauce
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • whatever else sound
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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

  • cumin
  • black bean
  • tomato
  • green chile
  • onion
  • enchilada sauce
  • masa harina
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • chicken stock
  • cream cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • tortilla chip
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Green Chile Enchilada Soup

  • onion
  • cumin
  • salt
  • green chile enchilada sauce
  • olive oil
  • green chile
  • white northern bean
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cilantro
  • monterey jack cheese
  • sour cream

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
onion
cumin
black bean
cilantro
olive oil
chicken stock
tomato
green chile
sour cream
chili powder
chicken broth
cheddar cheese
corn
avocado
chicken
oregano
chicken breast
enchilada sauce
monterey jack cheese
chicken thigh
bell pepper
black pepper
tomato sauce
all purpose flour
canola oil
coriander
heavy cream
carrot
celery
paprika
yellow corn tortilla
green onion
cream cheese
jalapeño
vegetable oil
cheese
red enchilada sauce
masa harina
mexican oregano
lime
rotel tomato
pinto bean
cayenne pepper
cinnamon
clove
cocoa powder
chipotle
petite tomato
white vinegar
lime juice
green chily
pepper jack cheese
ancho chily
guajillo chily
corn tortilla
corn chip
purple onion
radish
green enchilada sauce
pepper
zucchini
northern white bean
coriander power
cumin powder
butter
navy bean
milk
onion powder
corn flour
cartons chicken stock
tortilla
velveeta
water
corn tortilla chip
pico de gallo
avocado oil
sweet potato
whatever else sound
tortilla chip
green chile enchilada sauce
white northern bean
kernel corn

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt
  • olive oil

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 93%
  • onion 86%
  • salt 86%
  • cumin 79%

Common Ingredients

  • black bean 64%
  • cilantro 57%
  • olive oil 57%

Usual Ingredients

  • chicken stock 50%
  • tomato 50%
  • cheddar cheese 43%
  • chili powder 43%
  • green chile 43%
  • sour cream 43%

Rarey Ingredients

  • avocado 36%
  • chicken broth 36%
  • corn 36%