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43 January 27, 2014 Allergy Friendly

Chicken Tamale Soup

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!

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Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!I honestly can say I love the Super Bowl for the sheer fact of family, friends, booze and the food. Sorry football, I’m just not that into you.

Let’s be honest. I am food blogger that thrives off the chance to swoon my loved ones with new and old faves.  I think weeks (maybe months) in advance of the perfect menu to ensure I put my best foot (er, food?) forward.  My mother thinks I’m crazy as she can think of a million other things to do (shopping…) besides cook. She has this beauuuttifulll kitchen with endless amounts of natural light.

I’m not jealous or anything.

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!

I keep telling her to let me be her personal chef. Best of both worlds. She is lucky enough to have her favorite daughter in the entire world whip together healthy and delicious meals in a jiffy and I get to finally fulfill my dream of becoming a personal chef.

Any other takers out there?

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!So when I start to think of the Super Bowl, I am so giddy as my mind races at the endless possibilities of snacks, chilies, soup, finger foods and sweet treats to devour while watching the Super Bowl commercials. I mean, football.  Please don’t tell me the ONLY reason you watch the game is for the action. Because everyone knows the game usually ends up a flop yet the commercials get everyone laughing.

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!One sure thing to not be a flop is this Chicken Tamale Soup. I have a love in my heart for tamale’s. Kinda like the sweetened corn mesa treat that comes with your dish at mexican restaurants. Be sure your hand will be slapped if you try to steal mine. The flavors of fajitas and tamales marry in this soup to create a new twist on one my favorite soups, Chicken Tortilla.  Polenta is added to thicken up the soup. It also provides an underlying sweetness while the jalapenos and chili powder provide the fire. Perfect marriage, right?  And not to mention this soup comes together in a jiffy. Shredded chicken is added to caramelized onions and peppers along with homemade enchilada sauce that is a breezy to make. Promise me you will never buy it again? You have everything in your cabinet already to make it and it’s insanelyyyy scrumptious.

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!This soup’s got it going on, even if the Super Bowl doesn’t. Win win in my book!

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!

Chicken Tamale Soup

Chicken Tamale Soup is a full on spice with a slight sweetness much like your favorite tamale! Comes together quickly and is naturally gluten free so there is no guilt with this soup!

15 minPrep Time

40 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

Yields 8

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 yellow pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup polenta
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken, cooked and shredded
  • Enchilada Sauce:*
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Garnish:
  • Avocado, sliced
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Jalapeno White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add oil; once heated add onions. Once soft, add peppers. Saute about 10 minutes until peppers are soft and onions are clear.
  2. Add black beans, corn, jalapenos, enchilada sauce and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
  3. Add polenta and whisk to combine well. Turn heat to medium high, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and let cook 20 minutes to heat through; stirring often to ensure polenta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add chicken and heat through.
  5. To serve, top with cilantro, avocado and jalapeno white cheddar cheese.

Notes

*You can sub one 14.5 ounce can enchilada sauce for the enchilada sauce ingredients above.

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Categories: Allergy Friendly Tags: avocado, cheese, chicken, easy, gluten free, healthy, Mexican, quick, soup, tamale

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Comments

  1. Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:04 am

    oh man, you can totally be my personal chef! More like my kids, since they don't ever stop eating! I would love that ;) I love the Superbowl if my team is in it, otherwise Im totally with you, it's all about the food and the commercials! This soup looks and sounds fantastic! I love everything about it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 27, 2014 at 9:51 am

      That would be amazing! We could drink wine and cook :) And I agree...if the Chiefs ever make it, I will be all for it! But that is a pretttyyyy big wish. Until then, let's eat!
      Reply
  2. Jodee Weiland says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I love tamales, so of course, your link on The SITS Girls link up party caught my eye. This recipe looks so delicious and full of flavor. I can't wait to try it...and I mean soon! Thanks for sharing! Look forward to connecting more in the future.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 5, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Well thank you! I also have a special place in my heart for tamales and also for soup during these chilly months! I hope you enjoy it and I also look forward to talking more! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  3. Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    This soup would definitely have me swooning! It looks amazing! I'm definitely pinning this one to use soon. Stopping by from the SITS girls link party:)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 6, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      Well thank you! This soup has definitely become one of our favorites! Hopefully you enjoy it. And yes, I am liking the SITS girls link parties! I have met so many new bloggers and look forward to many more :)
      Reply
  4. Christine says

    February 22, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    I am the same as you- I love thinking up menu ideas weeks in advance! Granted, most of the time I don't decide on something until mere hours until the guests are arriving, but I do think about it:p This looks amazing...and here I am missing avocado again (darn near impossible to find in China, harumph).
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 24, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Too funny! It's the anticipation of trying to make the most perfect dish! But hope you find the avocado and hope you enjoy this dish!
      Reply
  5. Jenne says

    February 22, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Pinning this! I know some friends that would love it.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      February 24, 2014 at 5:50 am

      Thank you Jenne! Much appreciated!!
      Reply
  6. John says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Sorry if this is a dumb question but the 1/2 cup polenta, is that cooked polenta or raw?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      John, it's not a dumb question at all! I should have been more specific! It is uncooked. It will cook and thicken the soup as it heats up!
      Reply
      • John says

        March 20, 2014 at 8:53 pm

        You rock, thanks!!! I just subscribed so keep those great recipes coming!!!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          March 21, 2014 at 6:35 am

          Oh thank you, John! You made my day :)
          Reply
  7. Joan says

    April 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Can you please tell me where you find candied jalapeños? I've never heard of them. Thanks.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 27, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Joan, I buy Mrs Renfro's Sweet & Hot Jalapeno's peppers which I find in the aisle with the salsa's, canned jalapenos and green chilies. If you can't find them, feel free to substitute regular jalapenos!
      Reply
  8. Rose Russo says

    August 23, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    What size can tomato sauce for enchilada sauce
    Reply
    • Meg says

      August 24, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Rose, A 14.5 oz can is what I use.
      Reply
  9. DEbbie says

    January 19, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    Hi! This soup is so amazing! I really only changed a bit by adding pork tamales (instead of chicken, from Costco) and some fresh lime juice. Fantastic! this will be a cold weather staple in my house!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 20, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Oh so happy to hear that! And oh man. Pork sounds delicious with it! Thanks Debbie!
      Reply
  10. Joanna says

    September 12, 2017 at 10:56 pm

    I used grits. Is that the same as polenta?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 14, 2017 at 6:26 am

      Hi Joanna, they are made from stone-ground cornmeal thats ground into smaller, coarse bits. But relatively, they are the same!
      Reply

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