Sunday, May 4, 2014

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Serves 8*

Ingredients

1lb chicken, cooked & shredded
2-4 tbsp. EVOO
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red sweet pepper, chopped
1 28oz can of diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted tomatoes with zesty chiles, onion, etc)
1 10oz can Enchilada sauce, medium heat
2 c chicken stock
2 c vegetable stock
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 c Ditali pasta

Toppings

shredded Cheddar cheese
chopped green onion
toasted Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
chopped fresh Cilantro

Directions

In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of EVOO over medium heat.  Cook garlic, onion, and peppers until onions are translucent, adding additional EVOO if needed.  Stir in cumin and cook 1-2 minutes.  Stir in diced tomatoes and stocks.  Bring to a boil and stir in Enchilada sauce and shredded chicken.  Reduce to heat to a simmer and stir in pasta and black pepper.  Simmer until pasta is cooked. 

*Serve with shredded cheese, green onion, cilantro, and Tortilla strips with a salad for a complete meal.