Description
Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that brings all the vibrant tastes of tacos into a comforting bowl of soup. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pot wonder is packed with shredded chicken, beans, corn, and taco seasoning, all simmered in a zesty tomato broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant. - Build the Base:
Stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder (if using), letting the spices toast for 1 minute. - Combine Ingredients:
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, corn, green chilies (if using), chicken broth, and water. Stir to combine. - Add Chicken:
Gently fold in the shredded chicken. Season with salt and black pepper. - Simmer the Soup:
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20–25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. - Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite taco toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder or adding jalapeños.
- For a creamier texture, stir in ½ cup of heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Soup, Taco-Inspired Soup, Easy Soup Recipe, Mexican Chicken Soup, Weeknight Dinner Recipes