Description
Hearty Tex-Mex chicken taco soup blends zesty spices with tender shredded chicken for a comforting meal. Packed with beans, corn, and robust flavors, this soup delivers a satisfying southwestern-style dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) cooked chicken (shredded)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium flame and sauté diced onions until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mince fresh garlic and add to the pot, cooking for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the pot.
- Pour in black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, thoroughly blending to coat all components.
- Gradually add chicken broth, creating a cohesive liquid base for the soup.
- Increase heat and bring the soup to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce temperature to low, allowing the soup to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, which helps meld the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings like shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or sour cream.
Notes
- Select rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saver and extra flavor boost.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and make the recipe more diet-friendly.
- Customize heat level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Add a protein twist by substituting chicken with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian options.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg