Sweet Potato Enchilada

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Sweet Potato Enchilada

 

sweet potato enchilada soup is easy to make, full of rich cheesy enchilada flavors, and SO cozy and comforting.  See notes above for possible ingredient variations

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)

1 small white onion, peeled and diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken stock

1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) enchilada sauce

1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with their juices

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles

1 1/2 pounds (about 2 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly-grated

fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

toppings: diced avocado, crumbled tortilla chips or strips, chopped fresh cilantro, extra shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or whatever else sounds good

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sauté the veggies.  Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.  Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
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3. Add the base soup ingredients.  Add the chicken stock, enchilada sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, sweet potatoes, cumin, and stir to combine.  Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer.  Then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
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5. Add the cheese. Stir in the cheese until it has completely melted.  Taste and season the soup with extra salt and pepper, if needed.
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7. Serve. Serve warm, loaded up with all of your favorite toppings, and enjoy

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NOTES

Storage instructions: This soup can be refrigerated in food storage containers for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Optional soup thickener: If you would like a thicker soup, you can make a roux by increasing the amount of oil used in Step 1 to 2 tablespoons.  Then before you add in the chicken stock, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of flour (or masa harina) to the sautéed veggies.  Stir to combine and cook for 1 more minute, stirring occasionally.  Then add the chicken stock and continue with the recipe.  (Or you can also just add a cornstarch slurry to the soup once it has begun simmering — 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water.)

Vegan option: Just omit the cheese!  This recipe tastes amazing even without it. :)