Somersizing Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipes

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, black beans, chicken stock, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and cumin in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select Stew mode and cook on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Remove chicken, shred it with 2 forks, and return it to the soup.

SOMERSIZING CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Puree first 3 ingredients together in food processor.
• Heat stock pot with olive oil add the puree, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste, sauté stirring constantly about 1 minute.
• Add broth and let simmer for 15 minutes. (You can simmer longer to enhance flavors).
• Add in thinly sliced chicken breast (or shredded rotisserie) and simmer about 15 more minutes.
• Add in lime juice, salt and pepper (a few dashes of Tabasco are good too) to your liking.
• 3.Before serving stir in a cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
• 4.Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with full fat sour cream , more cheese, diced tomatoes and scallions.
• ****FOR LEVEL 2:.
• After step 1 add 4 broken up corn tortillas (toasted in oven).Simmer for additional 10 minutes then puree with hand held blender.
• Continue on to step 2.****.

SOMERSIZING CHICKEN QUESO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter over med. high heat. Saute onion in butter until translucent.
• Add green chiles and tomatoes (do not drain either one) and cook, stirring constantly, until about half of the liquid is evaporated.
• Add cream cheese and cook until melted, stirring constantly.
• Add broth, cream, lemon juice and seasonings. (At this point, you can puree the soup with an immersion blender, but that's optional--it's good either way).
• Add chopped chicken and heat until warmed through. Do not boil.
• Serve, garnishing each portion with chopped green onions and chopped cilantro.
• According to the original poster, the garnish is a must for this soup. All the fresh ingredients give it a "crunchy kick.".
• Non-Somersizers can also garnish with either cut-up & fried tortilla strips OR crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.

EXTRA CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, select Saute function. When oil is hot, add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, and chicken broth.
• Beat enchilada sauce and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Pour into the Instant Pot® but do not stir. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with Monterey Jack cheese.

MAKEOVER CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Steps:

• Cut each tortilla lengthwise into thirds; cut each widthwise into 1/4-in. strips. Place strips and oil in a resealable plastic bag; shake to coat. Combine chili powder, salt and cayenne. Add to bag; shake to coat., Arrange tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove to paper towels to cool; set aside., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 4 cups water, chicken base, chili powder, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Whisk masa harina and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Reduce heat. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add chicken; heat through. Ladle into bowls. Top with pico de gallo, shredded cheese and tortilla strips.