GEEK EATS: Cheesy Enchilada Soup Recipe From Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

With National Soup Day coming on February 4, Disney has shared multiple soup recipes for fans to make at home. This includes the Curry, Carrot, and Apple Soup from Disney Cruise Line and others! Today, we are happy to share a delicious recipe that came originally from Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure. This is the Cheesy Enchilada Soup is mouth watering delicious and will mostly likely be one that you’ll want to make again and again. For an added delicious crunch, frying the tortilla strips for the top is worth the extra time. Check out the recipe below, give it a try, and then share how it turned out in the comments below!

GEEK EATS: Cheesy Enchilada Soup Recipe From Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe at Disney California Adventure Park

Servings: 6

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

Instructions

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.

What did you think of this recipe? How did it turn out for you? Share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions in the comments below!