Homemade Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

January 14, 2014

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This is a homemade Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup that captures the best enchilada flavors and topped with sour cream and cheese.

1/2 large yellow onion
1 tbs veggie oil
2 chicken breasts
5-6 cups of water
1 whole bay leaf
little bit of salt
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3 large tomatoes (skin peeled off)
1 tbs vegetable oil
1/2 large yellow onion (from above, in stock)
2 shredded chicken breasts (from above)
2 1/2 cups of stock (from above)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (you can adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tsp minced fresh cilantro
Topping: Grated Monterrey Jack cheese
Topping: Sour Cream (optional)
Topping: toasted tortilla strips (optional)

In a large pot, preheat the vegetable oil and add sliced onions. Saute for a couple of minutes, until fragrant. Add water and chicken breasts. Bring to boil and add the bay leaf and salt. Lower the heat to...
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Nutritions

Calories
145

Sodium
421mg
17% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV