Canning chicken enchilada soup allows you to enjoy the flavor of chicken, spices, and a comforting, nutritious broth. Stock your pantry today with jars of this delicious soup so you can heat it up whenever the craving strikes.

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Soups are the ultimate comfort food, a warm embrace on chilly days and a burst of flavor any time of year. Among the many beloved recipes out there, chicken enchilada soup is a great recipe that stands tall as a crowd-pleaser, offering a zesty, hearty delight. But what if you could capture that deliciousness and savor it whenever you desire, even when the days are so busy you don’t have time to cook? Enter the world of canning!

Watch Me Make This Recipe:

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Benefits of Canning Soup at Home

Convenience: Enjoy homemade soup at your fingertips, perfect for quick, satisfying meals.
Preserved Freshness: Lock in the flavors of simple ingredients for enjoyment whenever the craving hits.
Healthier Option: Control the ingredients, avoiding excess sodium or preservatives often found in grocery store canned soups.

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Supplies Needed

Large po t
Cutting board
Knife
Canning jars
Lids and bands
Pressure canner

Ingredients List

Cooked shredded chicken – I like to use a mix of chicken thighs and chicken breasts, approximately 10-12 pieces.
2 medium onions, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
3 carrots, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
diced tomatoes, 8 cups
black beans, 3 cups, sorted and rinsed or canned
Chicken broth– 6 cups ish
corn- 4 cups, I like to just buy frozen corn but fresh works just as well
2 cayenne peppers, diced (optional, add for spice, can replace with serrano, habanero, or even ghost peppers)
chili powder, 2 tbsp
ground cumin, 1 tbsp
salt, 1 tbsp
paprika, 1 tsp
oregano, 1 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste

Canning Chicken Enchilada Soup

In a large stockpot, cook onions, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic until softened.

Add tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, corn, and seasonings. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Fill hot jars with chicken and vegetables to 1 inch headspace. If you need extra broth or water, add that to make correct headspace.

filling quart jars with chicken enchilada soup for pressure canning meals in a jar

Remove any air bubbles. Adding any extra liquid if necessary.

Wipe mason jar lid and seal the jar by placing lid and ring on.

Place jars in pressure canner and follow proper pressure canning guidelines for your specific equipment.

Place filled jars in pressure canner and place the lid on. Allow canner to come to a steam vent and let it vent out steam for 10 minutes.

Close the vent and allow it to come up to pressure. Weighted gauge 10 PSI. Dial guage 11 PSI.

Process quart jars for 1 hour 30 min and pint jars for 1 hour 15 min.

Once done, carefully remove jars and place on a cloth to let them cool for 12-24 hours. Check the seals and label the jars with contents and date. Store in a cool, dark place.

Serving Soup

Warm up this flavorful soup in a large saucepan on the stove or just in the microwave. Eat as is or use your favorite toppings, such as, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, hot sauce, topped with fresh cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream on top of hot soup. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Tips

If you want to change the spiciness of chicken enchilada soup, try different peppers. Serrano peppers and jalapeno peppers will give less heat than habanero or ghost peppers will give very spicy results. You could also use cayenne pepper.
Sauté onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes first for better taste. Add 1-2 tbsp of butter or olive oil and sauté until onions are translucent, then add seasonings, beans, corn, and broth.
Try making a whole chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker, then taking all the meat off the bones, throwing the bones back into the pot, adding some cold water, and then turning it back on for hours to make the broth. This saves money. A rotisserie chicken or using leftover chicken is an easy way to save money as well.
Other add-ins could be green chiles, some lime juice, or chopped bacon bits would taste great in this soup.
Black beans can be replaced with pinto beans or kidney beans.
Pint canning jars are perfect to bring to work for lunch and a great way to save money on your grocery bill.

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