Green Chili Enchilada Soup

Name: Vegan Green Chili Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 8 oz mild green chilis (canned); 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder blend; 1 cup soy curls (rehydrated for 15 mins in warm chicken flavored broth then squeezed lightly Or use 1.5 cups shredded seitan); 1/2 cup corn; 1/4 cup white rice; 1/4 cup cashews; 3 cups water (divided); 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (use more if you want it cheesier); 3/4 tsp salt (divided)

Published: Apr 11, 2021 · Modified: Jul 29, 2021 by Richa 41 Comments

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This one-pot Vegan Green Chile Enchilada Soup is vegan Mexican comfort food at its best! A hearty stew loaded with soy curls, corn and rice, then topped with all your favorite toppings for tons of flavor!

This green chile enchilada soup recipe has everything you love about green enchiladas – the smoky heat of the green chiles, the Mexican spices, the creaminess and obviously the cheese.

As this is a chicken-less enchilada soup, we add some soy curls in lieu of chicken as our protein. Otherwise, we rely on staple Mexican ingredients, such as rice, corn! I love the comforting creaminess the rice adds to this stew. Nutritional yeast adds the cheesy taste, but we also add some shredded cheese on top to finish this off.

The secret to the creaminess of this vegan enchilada soup is a quick cashew cream which adds a nice richness to the soup and thickens it along with the rice. However, for those of you who are allergic, I listed a nut-free version in the tips section.

I like finishing this Vegan Mexican soup off with some shredded cheese and some thinly sliced green chiles. Other great additions would be a fresh squeeze of lime, some sliced avocado, more vegan cheese shreds, and how about crushed tortilla chips? It will be hard to just have one bowl of this delicious vegan soup.

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Vegan Green Chili Enchilada Soup

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Resting5

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: vegan enchilada soup

Servings: 4

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

2 tsp oil
½ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic minced
8 oz mild green chilis canned
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder blend
1 cup soy curls rehydrated for 15 mins in warm chicken flavored broth then squeezed lightly Or use 1.5 cups shredded seitan
½ cup corn
¼ cup white rice
¼ cup cashews
3 cups (709.76 ml) water divided
1 tbsp nutritional yeast use more if you want it cheesier
¾ tsp salt divided

Instructions

Add oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until translucent, 3 minutes.
Add in the green chilis and spices, and salt, mix well, and continue to cook until the chilis break down a little bit, about 6-8 minutes.
Add in your soy curls, rice, corn, salt, and two cups of water.
Blend the cashews and 1 cup of water until smooth, and add it in, then bring the mixture to a good boil, and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked to preference.
Add in the Nutritional Yeast, mix in, taste and adjust salt. Adjust consistency with more water/broth if needed.
Switch off heat. Let the soup sit for another 5 minutes, then serve topped with some sliced Jalapenos, and vegan cheese shreds.

Notes

If you are not into rice, you can use quinoa instead
Instead of soy curls, use 1.5 cups shredded seitan
You can also add in a can of black beans to add more volume to the soup. Increase salt by a little bit to account for the added beans.
Nutfree To make this recipe without nuts, use ¼ cup blended tofu or use 2 cups nondairy milk instead of 2 cups of broth

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Green Chili Enchilada Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 464mg20%

Potassium 388mg11%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 17g34%

Vitamin A 742IU15%

Vitamin C 85mg103%

Calcium 109mg11%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Ingredients:

chopped onion and garlic form the base of this soup
for the green chilis, I used canned ones
as for Mexican spices, I rely on my tried-and-tested ratio of onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and chili powder
soy curls – I rehydrated mine in some warm chicken flavored broth then squeezed them lightly to remove some of the liquid
corn for sweetness and texture.
white rice for creaminess and as a thickening agent. This also makes the soup filling. You can use quinoa instead.
Homemade cashew cream made from soaked cashews and water
nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor – I add 1 tbsps but use more if you want it cheesier

Tips & Substitutions:

If you are not into rice, you can use quinoa instead
Instead of soy curls, use 1.5 cups shredded seitan
You can also add in a can of black beans to add more volume to the soup. Increase salt by a little bit to account for the added beans.
To make this chili recipe without nuts, use ¼ cup blended tofu or use 2 cups nondairy milk instead of 2 cups of broth

How to Make Vegan Green Chile Enchilada Soup

Add oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until translucent, 3 minutes.

Add in the green chilis and spices, and salt, mix well, and continue to cook until the chilis break down a little bit, about 6-8 minutes.

Add in your soy curls, rice, corn, and two cups of water.

Blend the cashews and 1 cup of water until smooth, and add it in, then bring the mixture to a good boil, and continue to cook until the rice is cooked to preference.

Add in the Nutritional Yeast, mix in, taste, and adjust salt.

Switch off the heat. Let the soup sit for another 5 minutes, then serve topped with some sliced Jalapenos, and vegan cheese shreds.

What to Serve with Enchilada Soup

This soup is hearty enough as a main dish. To make this even more filling, serve it with some cornbread, black beans, or roasted corn. Obviously, you can serve this soup as a starter for tacos, burritos, or quesadilla.

How Long Does it Last?

This green chile enchilada soup will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.