Southwest Enchilada Soup
A bold and hearty soup packed with slow-simmered tomatoes, fire-roasted corn, black beans, and a rich, smoky enchilada broth. Finished with a touch of lime and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this vibrant dish is inspired by the bold flavors of the Southwest.
Customize your bowl with your choice of protein, from tender chicken to plant-based options. Topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and crispy tortilla strips for the perfect balance of textures and tartness.
🥗 Ingredients
Protein (Choose One):
✅ 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (~16 oz)
✅ 2 cups cooked ground beef 80/20 (~16 oz)
✅ 2 cups cooked pork chorizo (~16 oz)
✅ 2 cups cooked ground turkey (~16 oz)
✅ 16 large shrimp (16–20 ct, ~16 oz)
✅ 1¼ cups Beyond Meatballs (~10 oz, vegan)
✅ 1½ cups extra firm tofu, pressed & cubed (~14 oz, vegan)
✅ 1¾ cups canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed (~15 oz, vegan)
Base & Vegetables
✅ 1 medium yellow onion, diced
✅ 1 red bell pepper, diced
✅ 1 clove garlic, minced
✅ 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
✅ 4 cups vegetable broth (~32 oz)
✅ 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed (~1¾ cups)
✅ ¾ cup frozen corn
✅ ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (1 bunch)
✅ Juice of 3 limes (~6 Tbsp)
🧂 Dressing & Seasonings
✅ 1 Tbsp chili powder (~4 g)
✅ 1 tsp cumin powder (~2 g)
✅ 1 tsp Mexican oregano (~1 g)
✅ 1 tsp smoked paprika (~1 g)
✅ 2 tsp salt (~4 g)
✅ 1 tsp butcher cut black pepper (~1 g)
✅ ¼ tsp cayenne chili powder (40,000 SHU – optional, Add Some Heat!)
✅ ½ Tbsp Tabasco sauce (~0.5 fl oz – optional, Add Some Heat! or Heat Seeker!)
✅ ¼ tsp cayenne chili powder (90,000 SHU – optional, Heat Seeker!)
🧀 Cheese Options (Choose One):
✅ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (~8 oz block)
✅ 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (~8 oz block)
✅ 1¾ cups shredded Daiya vegan Mexican-style blend (~7.1 oz)
✅ None (omit for dairy-free)
🌽 Optional Crunch
✅ 2 cups corn chips, Frito-style (~10 oz)
🥄 Optional Topping
✅ 1 cup sour cream (~8 oz)