Warm up With This Disney Parks Cheesy Enchilada Soup Recipe

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It’s time for our Saturday Cooking Sesh, and we are warming things up this week with a soup recipe from the Disney Parks that will surely be a crowd-pleaser at home. There is nothing quite like bringing some of that Disney magic home to the kitchen and giving the family a taste of the Disney Parks many of us have had the privilege to know and love. As the weather starts to cool down, I like to start my trip planning for the next vacation. Whether it’s in a few months or a few years away, planning can be half the fun. What better way to enjoy the activity than with a special taste of the parks to enjoy while you do it? Today, we are making the Cheesy Enchilada Soup from the Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort.



Cheesy Enchilada Soup from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

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Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS



  • 5 yellow corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons, divided 
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn 
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 15-ounce can tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 teaspoons flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

  1. With caution, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet. When oil is hot, carefully add tortilla strips and stir until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.  
  2. Cook onion in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic, bell pepper and corn; cook for about 2 minutes. 
  3. Stir in chicken stock, tomato puree, salt, chili powder, pepper, sugar, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Whisk flour and water in a small bowl and stir into soup. Bring to a boil, then simmer 4 minutes. 
  5. Add chicken and bring back to a simmer. Stir in cream, sour cream, shredded cheese, and black beans. 
  6. To serve, garnish with reserved fried tortilla strips and cilantro. 
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Zoë Wood
Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world. Join Zoë as she lets you in on all the tips, tricks, anecdotes, and embarrassments that arise from her family adventures.













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