Comfort Food (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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½ teaspoon EACH: chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder.
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¼ teaspoon cumin.
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1 pinch EACH: cinnamon, cayenne pepper.
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1 tablespoon butter.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 yellow onion, diced.
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1 jalapeno pepper, diced with seeds removed.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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10 oz. red enchilada sauce.
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10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained.
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15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed.
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15 oz. canned whole kernel corn, drained.
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1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional.
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4 cups chicken broth.
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1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 small).
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4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened.
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded.
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½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded.
Instructions:
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Combine the seasonings and set aside. Take out the cream cheese and allow it to soften. Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese from a block and set aside.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and jalapenos. Soften for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Pat the chicken dry and season each side with salt and pepper. Add it to the soup pot along with all remaining ingredients except for the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
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Bring the soup to a gentle boil and allow the chicken to slowly cook through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken and use two forks to shred. Return it to the soup.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in the softened cream cheese until combined, then stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
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Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed, then serve hot.
Notes:
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This Chicken Enchilada Soup combines the bold flavors of enchilada sauce, tomatoes with green chilies, and a blend of cheeses for a comforting and hearty dish.