Vegetarian Enchilada Soup

This vegetarian enchilada soup is a delicious combination of spicy flavors that’s loaded with black beans and vegetables for an enticing meal!

Why I Love This Soup

I am so excited to share this soup recipe with you because it’s a rich and creamy soup with plenty of spice, and it comes together with just a handful of basic ingredients! It’s easy to make substitutions if there are certain ingredients you’re missing and most of the ingredients are things you probably already have in your fridge or pantry! Plus, this recipe is a budget friendly recipe, so it’s great for feeding a group!

Vegetarian Enchilada Soup Ingredients

• Olive oil- a little olive oil helps us soften the onion and peppers.
• Onion– The onion adds a delicious base to the flavor of the soup.
• Bell pepper– Green bell pepper is an easy way to add vegeteables to this soup. You can substitute with red bell pepper, if that’s what you have.
• Jalapeño– If you want to make this soup spicy, add a jalapeño! For a more mild soup, skip it.
• Vegetable broth– Look for a slow sodium broth so you can control the saltiness of the soup.
• Red enchilada sauce– I like the Frontera brand. You can use a mild or medium sauce, depending on how hot you like it.
• Corn– The sweetness of the corn is delicious with the spicy broth. If using canned corn, be sure to drain it.
• Diced tomatoes with green chilies– These add tons of flavor and spiciness to the soup.
• Black beans– These add plant-based protein to the dish to help fill you up.
• Cream cheese- This makes the soup extra rich and creamy and helps tame the heat.

How to Make Vegetarian Enchilada Soup

First, soften the onion, pepper, and jalapeño. Then add the broth, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, beans, and corn.

Let it simmer for 15 minutes, then add a little cream cheese. It makes this soup so rich and velvety. I love the texture!

Enchilada Soup Topping Ideas

• Chopped avocado– I love creamy avocado on top of this spicy soup!
• Crumbled feta or cotija cheese- Cotija is a crumbly Mexican cheese that adds a salty flavor. It’s similar to feta, so you can use either one!
• Crushed tortilla chips– Salty, crunchy chips are my favorite topping for this soup.
• Diced red onion– If you like the bite of raw onion, add a sprinkle on top of your soup.
• Fresh cilantro– I love the slightly citrus flavor of fresh cilantro.

The Best Enchilada Sauce for Soup

The enchilada sauce adds tons of flavor to this recipe. I like the Frontera brand red enchilada sauce but sometimes I make my own using this enchilada sauce recipe. I’d recommend sticking to red enchilada sauce for this recipe but if you have salsa verde to use, try this chickpea chili verde!

Substitution Ideas

• If you don’t like things spicy, you can skip the jalapeño and use a mild enchilada sauce.
• If you want to keep this recipe vegan, try dairy-free cream cheese such as Kite Hill or Violife. Just be sure it’s plain and unflavored.
• Feel free to mix and match the toppings based on what you have!

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Soup

Let the soup cool slightly, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm over low heat on the stovetop or microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Be sure not to bring the soup to a boil or the cream cheese may curdle. I don’t recommend freezing this soup.

More Soup Recipes

• Chickpea Tortilla Soup
• Vegan Corn Chowder
• Cheesy Tortilla Soup

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Serving Suggestions

Looking for a few recipes to pair with your enchilada soup? Here are a few delicious side dish ideas!

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Easy Black Bean and Corn Salad