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Low Carb Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Reviewed many chicken enchilada recipes claiming to be low carb recipes and found many had more carbohydrates than anticipated. Hit the jackpot when i fixed this in my kitchen! Enjoy!

Steps

Preheat covered pot.
Soften 1 / 2 cup of diced red bell pepper in pot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Add chicken stock.
Add seasonings: chili , cumin , garlic , liquid smoke and cilantro to broth.
Add chicken to broth and bring to simmer.
In a bowl , place can of diced tomatoes with chilies to 2 cups of water.
With immersion blender , smooth to puree.
Then add to soup pot.
Simmer for 20 minutes until flavors meld.
Spoon into warm soup bowls.
Top with cheddar / jack cheese.
May top with sour cream if preferred.
If needing a low carb crunch , consider a few pork rinds.

Ingredients

raw red bell pepper, low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, water, ground ancho chili pepper, mesquite liquid smoke, ground cumin, garlic, fresh cilantro, rotel tomatoes & chilies, canned diced green chiles, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, sour cream