Chicken Enchilada-Style Soup with Beans and Corn

A spiced chicken and black-bean soup with corn, tomatoes, cumin and paprika.

Total 50 minMakes 6 servings
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This source uses raw diced chicken, a litre of broth, cooked black beans and drained sweetcorn. It has no cream, tortilla or enchilada sauce in the pot, so the title describes the spice profile rather than promising an ingredient that is absent. Brown the chicken briefly, soften the onion and garlic, then add the vegetables and paprika. Pour in the broth and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes break down. A food thermometer gives a dependable check in a large piece of chicken. Taste the soup before adding extra salt because canned beans and broth vary. Serve hot with cilantro and optional tortilla strips at the table.

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Chicken Enchilada-Style Soup with Beans and Corn

Prep 20 minCook 30 minTotal 50 minYield 6 servings
Only numbered ingredient amounts change.

Equipment: Large soup pot, ladle, food thermometer

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Brown chicken

    Heat oil in a soup pot and brown diced chicken briefly.

  2. Soften aromatics

    Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.

  3. Add vegetables

    Stir in tomatoes, cooked beans, drained corn and spices.

  4. Simmer

    Pour in broth and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).

  5. Serve

    Adjust seasoning and serve hot with optional cilantro.

How to tell when it is ready

Chicken center reaches 74°C (165°F); tomatoes have softened.

Tips

  • Drain the corn to avoid diluting broth.
  • Use already cooked black beans.
  • Taste before adding all the salt.
  • Check a larger chicken piece with a thermometer.

Serving suggestions

  • Add fresh cilantro.
  • Offer lime wedges.
  • Sprinkle tortilla strips at the table.
  • Serve with avocado slices.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Refrigerate soup in shallow containers up to 3 days.

Food safety

Use fully cooked beans and cook chicken to 74°C (165°F).

Frequently asked questions

Does the soup contain enchilada sauce?

No. The source uses tomatoes, cumin and paprika for an enchilada-style flavor.

How should I store chicken enchilada-style soup with black beans?

Refrigerate soup in shallow containers up to 3 days.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

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