Lighter Chicken Taco Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Lighter Chicken Taco Soup
Description
This soup starts by sautéing onions and colorful bell peppers until slightly softened, then adding bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned with taco and ranch powders. Once the chicken is cooked through, chicken broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, and corn are added and brought to a boil. The soup simmers briefly to let flavors meld.
The blend of spices provides a mildly spicy and savory base matching the chicken and vegetables. The inclusion of black beans and corn adds texture and substance, while the fire-roasted tomatoes introduce a subtle smoky note. The soup is light but filling, making it a practical choice for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Serving suggestions include topping with avocado slices, fresh chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese, which add creaminess, herbal brightness, and richness respectively. These toppings allow customization to taste and enhance the dish's overall appeal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 cup bell pepper any color (I used red and yellow, diced
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into small pieces
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 ranch dressing seasoning dry packet
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 fire roasted tomatoes undrained, 14.5 oz can
- 1 green chile chopped, 4 oz can
- 1 black bean drained and rinsed, 15 oz can
- 1 cup corn frozen
Optional Toppings:
- avocado
- cilantro
- cheese
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and cook onions and bell peppers over medium heat until slightly tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the chicken, and sprinkle with taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Stir and cook mixture until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, green chiles, black beans, and corn to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to cook for 10 more minutes to allow flavors to blend. Top with avocado, cheese, and cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1177mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 46.3mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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