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**Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Meal**
### Why You’ll Love Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup:
– **Rich and Flavorful**: This soup brings together the vibrant flavors of traditional enchiladas, including spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic, for a bold taste.
– **Creamy and Comforting**: The addition of cream cheese and a splash of heavy cream gives this soup its rich, velvety texture, making every spoonful feel like a cozy embrace.
– **Quick and Easy**: With just one pot and minimal prep, this soup comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when you need a comforting meal fast.
– **Customizable**: You can tweak the recipe to suit your preferences, adding extra veggies, spicing it up with more chili, or using your favorite type of cheese for the ultimate finish.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
– 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional, for extra heat)
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (optional, for garnish)