Soup, Soup, Soup

I finally used my Christmas present that I received two Christmas' ago, and it did not disappoint! I love this thing and I plan to use it way more often. Thanks for the awesome gift, momma :)

Tonight I made some delicious soup. I have an obsession with soup so of course I love when it is cold enough outside to not feel guilty eating it all the time. Brandon and I both love this recipe a lot so I thought it was worth a share on the blog. It makes enough that we will be eating it for days. So maybe share with a friend or five :)

Chili's {CopyCat}

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients

• 3 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 3 Qt. (3, 32 oz boxes) chicken stock
• 10 oz enchilada sauce (I used mild)
• 3 cups shredded cheese (I used colby jack)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbls vegetable oil ( I used E.V.O.O.)
• 2 Cups maseca or masa haring (I got maseca in the hispanic food isle at Fresh Market)
• 1 Tbls chili powder
• 1 Tbls cumin
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Garnish

• Sour cream, pico de gallo, extra shredded cheese, cilantro, tortillas (we used tortilla chips) and lime

Instructions

1. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium high heat and sear the chicken on both sides. Set aside, it does not have to be cooked all the way through.
2. Add garlic to the pot and let sauté until aromatic (about 15-20 seconds). Add in 2 quarts of the chicken stock and put the chicken back in the pot. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked all the way through. Take the chicken out of the pot.
3. Mix the Maseca (a little at a time) with the remaining quart of chicken stock then add to the pot. Include the rest of the ingredients excluding the chicken and the garnishes. 
4. Slice the chicken and add to the pot. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally to make sure the bottom doesn't burn (make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan). 
5. Serve with garnishes and enjoy!

If you try it, I sure hope you like it!

I also whipped up some homemade Pico de Gallo. It was also mighty delicious :) This one is easy. Just chop yellow onion, Roma tomatoes, Jalapeño (no seeds), cilantro, salt,  and lime juice. Perfecto!

Xoxo, the Cissna's