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Chicken Enchilada Soup
by Kathy Stelten
serves: 12
  Chili's -- found at copykat.com
Ingredients:
  1 Tbsp   vegetable oil
  1 lb   chicken breast fillets
  1/2 c   diced onion
  1 clove   garlic
  4 c   chicken broth
  1 c   masa harina
  3 c   water
  1 c   enchilada sauce
  16 oz   Velveeta cheese
  1 tsp   salt
  1 tsp   chili powder
  1/2 tsp   cumin
    shredded cheddar
    corn tortilla chips
Directions:
  Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large pot over medium heat.

Add chicken breasts to pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken aside.

Add onions and garlic to pot and sauté over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until onions begin to become translucent.

Add chicken broth.

Combine masa harina with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
Add masa mixture to pot with onions, garlic and broth.

Add remaining water, enchilada sauce, cheese and spices to pot and bring mixture to a boil.

Shred the chicken into small, bite-size pieces and add it to the pot.

Reduce heat and simmer soup for 30-40 minutes or until thick.

Serve soup in cups or bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled corn tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.