Servings: 6

2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
1 large purple onion diced 1 large purple onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced 1 red bell pepper diced
4 cups chicken broth 4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp cumin 2 tsp cumin
10 oz red enchilada sauce 10 oz red enchilada sauce
14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can black beans rinsed and drained 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
4 oz diced green chiles 4 oz diced green chiles
8 oz cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes 8 oz cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, plus additional for garnish 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, plus additional for garnish
2 cups cooked chicken shredded, a rotisserie chicken can be used 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, a rotisserie chicken can be used
3 tbsp cilantro chopped, reserve some for garnish 3 tbsp cilantro chopped, reserve some for garnish
salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste
3 green onions chopped, reserve some for garnish 3 green onions chopped, reserve some for garnish
 
Garnish Ingredients: subheading: Garnish Ingredients:
green onion chopped green onion chopped
cilantro chopped cilantro chopped
red onion diced red onion diced
tortilla chips crushed tortilla chips crushed
avocado diced avocado diced
Mexican or cheddar cheese shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese shredded
plain greek yogurt or sour cream plain greek yogurt or sour cream

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot/dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add in chopped purple onion and red bell peppers and cook until the peppers are softened and the onions translucent.
Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and the enchilada sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add in the diced tomatoes, black beans, green chiles, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cooked chicken. Stir and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low.
Add in cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and continue to stir while the cheese melts and incorporates.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Garnish and enjoy!

If you prefer smooth soup over chunky soup, use a blender or an immersion blender to blend this soup until it’s smooth before serving.  If you prefer smooth soup over chunky soup, use a blender or an immersion blender to blend this soup until it’s smooth before serving.
Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and pull off the chicken to use in this soup. It’s my favorite quick and easy tip for using chicken in recipes.  Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and pull off the chicken to use in this soup. It’s my favorite quick and easy tip for using chicken in recipes.