Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup Easy Copycat Recipe

Name: Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup Easy Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup chicken base; 3 cups diced yellow onions; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoon granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 - 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 cups masa harina; 4 quarts water; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; ½ pound processed American cheese ( cut in small cubes); 3 pounds diced cooked chicken ( (you can use 2 rotisserie chickens))

Creamy tortilla soup thickened with masa harina and enriched with melted American cheese, built on a savory base of caramelized onions, cumin, and chili spices.

Glycemic Load: 11.6 (Medium)

569 calories per serving

Serves: 10

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: copykat.com

About This Calculation

Chili's Chicken Enchilada Soup Easy Copycat Recipe has a medium glycemic load of 11.6 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are masa harina (corn flour) (GL 10.8), crushed tomatoes (GL 0.4), yellow onion (GL 0.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.