Chicken Enchilada Pasta Soup

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 14
Delicious Chicken Enchilada Pasta Soup Recipe
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 1/4 cups chicken broth ( from two 32-oz . cartons )
2 cans cream-style sweet corn
2 cans red enchilada sauce
1 can chopped green chilies
1 can chunk white and dark chicken meat , in water , undrained ( I use leftover cooked white and dark chicken meat )
1 package uncooked vermicelli , broken into pieces ( fideo vermicelli recommended )
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves , crushed
1 medium onion , chopped
12 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
453
Sugar
13g
Fat
22g
Chicken Enchilada Pasta Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines the flavors of enchiladas and pasta. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and canned ingredients from your pantry. The soup is easy to prepare and can be ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal. The addition of cheese and cream-style sweet corn makes the soup rich and comforting while the cumin and oregano provide a unique and delicious flavor. Serve this soup with your favorite toppings such as diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring chicken broth, canned cream-style sweet corn, canned red enchilada sauce, and canned chopped green chilies to a boil.
2.Add the uncooked vermicelli, cumin, salt, onion powder, dried oregano leaves, and chopped onion. Stir to combine.
3.Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture cook until the vermicelli is tender, stirring occasionally.
4.Add canned chicken and shredded cheese to the pot, stirring until the cheese is melted.
5.Serve the soup hot with your favorite toppings such as diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

PROS

This soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken.

It is a comforting and satisfying meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

The addition of cheese and cream-style sweet corn adds richness and flavor to the soup.

CONS

This soup is high in sodium due to the use of canned ingredients.

It is also relatively high in calories and fat due to the use of cheese and cream-style sweet corn.

It may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions or those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup provides a good source of protein from the canned chicken.
It also contains fiber from the uncooked vermicelli and nutrients such as vitamin C from the canned tomato sauce and green chilies.
The cumin and oregano in this recipe have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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