Try this low carb Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe!
Are you looking for the perfect ketogenic comfort food? Chicken Enchilada soup is sure to fit the bill. Part chicken enchilada and part vegetable soup, this is the meal that merges two of your favorite recipes into one single dish! It’s loaded with moist chicken, delicious veggies, and all the flavor you could ask for. Sometimes soups get a bad rap for not being filling, but this recipe is a step above the rest. This dish is easy enough to be whipped together for lunch, but hearty enough to be a satisfying dinner. Either way, you are sure to enjoy this recipe right down to the very last spoonful!
The most misunderstood thing about the low carb diet is flavor. Sometimes people are hesitant to give this healthier diet a shot because they assume that they will never enjoy delicious flavors ever again. How wrong they are! Chicken Enchilada Soup is one of many recipes that proves that keto-friendly dishes are not only good for the body but can be downright scrumptious, too! You won’t be disappointed by the amazing taste and satisfying texture of this dish.
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Let’s take a minute the appreciate the simplicity of this particular recipe. Not only is it brimming with incredible flavor and hearty chunks of fresh vegetables, but it’s one of the most hands-off meals you can make. Simply take a few minutes to prep the soup and let the stovetop do the rest. The hardest part is waiting for the soup to simmer to its absolute best, but we promise it’s well worth the wait!
Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea or need something to feed a crowd–this is an excellent low carb recipe. Get your bowl ready because it won’t last long!
Searching for more comfort food recipes? Why don’t you try a classic – keto chicken noodle soup from Primal Edge Health! This keto version will definitely warm you up on a cold winter’s day.
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large stalks celery diced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces cooked chicken thighs shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the celery, onion, red pepper, and garlic then sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, and oregano then stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer on low for 20 minutes then stir in the cream cheese and bring to a boil once more.
- Reduce heat and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and stir it into the soup along with the cilantro and lime juice.
- Spoon into bowls and serve with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
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Just wondering, is the red pepper a bell pepper?
Yep, exactly! We’ll add that in to be more specific.