Ellensburg Enchilada Soup

The Ellensburg Enchilada is a rich creamy soup. It contains just enough white rice to thicken it up and turn it into a real bonafide stew. Add large chunks of chicken to really top it off.

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You will need:

  • 1/2 Chicken Breast or 4 oz. Canned Chicken
  • 4 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 2 oz. green chile (optional)

Includes:

  • Bean and rice mixture
  • Spice Packet
  • Chicken base

Cooking Directions:

Stovetop Directions:
1. Look through bean and rice mix for pebbles or other field debris. Soak bean & rice mix (optional, directions below).
2. Add 4 cups of water to the bean mixture. *Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until beans begin to soften about 45 minutes
3. Add both packets, cooked chicken, and tomato sauce. Simmer another 30 minutes or until beans are fully soft.
4. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Crockpot Directions:
Add 4 C. water, the entire soup mix, and meat to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 10 hours. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 6 hours. Add tomato right before serving. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Directions:
Reduce water by 1/2 cup. Add water, soup mix, meat, and tomato to Instant Pot. Lock the lid and seal the valve, set to Soup Mode, or High Pressure. Cook for 30 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally or manually let the steam off. Enjoy!


How to Soak Beans

Place bean mix in a saucepan. Add 4 C. water, then soak for 8 to 24 hours. Keep the water and return to the directions after the asterisk*, or discard the water and add fresh water.
When adding fresh water, reduce water by 3/4 C if you soaked the beans for 8 hours or 1 1/4 C. if you soaked the beans for 24 hours.


Cooking Variations:

Switch up the tomato: To give this soup a bit of a kick, you can switch out the tomato for a can of tomatoes with green chilies.
Add some corn: 10-15 minutes before the soup is done, add 1 can of creamed corn.

Bean Hints & Nutrition:
The USDA recommends that adults eat three cups of beans per week for the maximum health benefit. Beans are naturally low in total fat, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, folic acid, and potassium.

Fun Fact: Beans are high in fiber and complex sugars that our bodies have to work hard to digest; this may cause gas. Over time increase the amount of beans you eat to help your body adapt.

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