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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Tortellini
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Tortellini is the easiest throw-it-all-in-a-pot, cozy fall soup. It’s packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, tortellini, the most delicious enchilada-like flavor, plenty of sharp cheddar cheese. Comforting and so delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large stock pot. Heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sweat veggies until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes. Cook 1 more minute. Add tomato paste, stir. Cook 1 more minute. Add flour. Stir to combine. Cook another minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, chili powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. Stir. Add chicken tenders and tortellini. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add chicken, corn, and cheese to the soup. Stir. Simmer until 5-6 minutes until corn is warmed through and cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
839mg
(35%)
Potassium
652mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1180IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1180IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.