Quick and Easy Chicken Taco Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Quick and Easy Chicken Taco Soup
Description
This soup starts by softening onion and red bell pepper in olive oil, then combining black beans, stewed tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, shredded chicken, and taco seasoning. Chicken broth is added to build a flavorful base, which is then simmered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. The result is a thick, stew-like soup with tender vegetables and well-seasoned chicken.
The dish embraces classic taco flavors while remaining straightforward to prepare, relying on pantry staples and pre-cooked chicken. Serving it with choices like tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, or avocado allows for personalizing each bowl. The soup works well for casual dinners or meal prepping.
Dietary flexibility comes from the use of canned and cooked ingredients, making it accessible and easy to adjust as preferred. The method focuses on combining ingredients quickly, without needing complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, small yellow or white
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 15 ounce black bean drained, canned
- 1 14.5 ounce stewed tomatoes do not drain, canned
- 1 15.25 ounce sweet corn drained, whole kernel, canned
- 1 8 ounce tomato sauce can
- 2 cups chicken shredded
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth one 14 ounce can
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- your choice of taco toppings tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, avocado, olives, etc.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium. Add the onion and pepper, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the black beans, stewed tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chicken and taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup immediately with your choice of taco toppings.
Notes
- Create a toppings bar so each person can customize their soup with preferred additions like sour cream, cheese, or avocado.
- This recipe uses precooked chicken; rotisserie or leftovers work well.
- Drain and rinse canned corn and beans to reduce excess salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1287mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1795IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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