Chicken Enchilada Soup I

This is a wonderful substantial Mexican-inspired soup based on the flavors of enchiladas. It is a wonderful beginning to a fiesta! Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

• Calories: 619 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
• 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 1 cup green enchilada sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 4 cooked, boneless and skinless chicken breast halve

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens somewhat.

Step 2

Stir in enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat through.

Step 3

Divide among four bowls and garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno pepper, and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.