Arlene's Cafe Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

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Arlene's Cafe Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Directions:

  1. Simmer chicken breasts gently in 2 1/2 quart water for about 1 hour, skimming off scum as it appears. Let chicken cool in resulting broth, then debone and shred, setting it aside. Reserve broth, strain, if desired.
  2. In a large stock pot, combine reserved chicken stock, garlic, onion, stewed tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add shredded chicken, Queso Quesadilla cheese, Cheddar cheese and tortilla pieces. Reduce heat to low. Simmer till cheese melts and tortillas soften. Stir often to prevent cheese from sticking to bottom of pot.
  3. When cheese has melted, add fresh cilantro and adust seasong. Cool soup to room temperature Cover and store in fridge overnight, letting flavors blend.
  4. When ready to serve, bring to simmer over low heat, stirring often. Serve with hot cornbread or hush puppies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.12 Kcal (1056 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.13g 23%
Cholesterol 42.64mg 14%
Sodium 263.59mg 11%
Potassium 380.05mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.83g 7%
Sugars 5.4g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 10.2g 20%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 25%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 245.4mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.39 Kcal (487 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.98g 23%
Cholesterol 19.69mg 14%
Sodium 121.68mg 11%
Potassium 175.45mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.15g 7%
Sugars 2.49g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 14%
Protein 4.71g 20%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 25%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 113.3mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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