Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

I've never actually had the real soup from Chili's but this recipe was excellent. It was fun to make and it was a surprise in the end since I didn't know what to expect. We halfed the recipe and it fed us for 3 days. It does make a lot. I have been craving it since we made it. For the pico de gallo, Adam added some pepper and some lime juice. It's worth a try!

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup

Servings: 12

Ingredients:
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 lb chicken breast fillet
1/2 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, pressed, to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup masa harina
3 cups water
1 cup enchilada sauce (We used the red enchilada sauce)
16 ounces Velveeta cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin

Garnish:
shredded cheddar cheese
crumbled corn tortilla chips

Pico de Gallo:
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced Spanish onion
2 tsp chopped fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and de-ribbed
2 tsp finely minced fresh cilantro
1 pinch salt

1. Add 1 tbs of oil to a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side.
3. Set chicken aside.
4. Add onions and garlic to pot and saute over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent.
5. Add chicken broth.
6. Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
7. Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.
8. Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
9. Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot.
10. Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.
11. Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.

I got the recipe from Top Secret Restaurant Recipes. Excellent!