Chicken taco soup is loaded with bold flavors and is so quick to make which makes it perfect for a busy night. You can easily customize it to your family’s tastes! Soups like alphabet soup, hamburger soup, slow cooker ham and bean soup and this taco soup can warm you up on chilly days.
Chicken Taco Soup Ingredients
To make this chicken taco soup recipe you will need olive oil, an onion, a red bell pepper, black beans, canned stewed tomatoes, canned corn, tomato sauce, cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, chicken broth, salt and black pepper. You will also want to have taco toppings like sour cream, tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, etc. Serve this soup with sides like tortilla chips, warm tortillas, cheesy pull apart bread, or homemade dinner rolls.
How Do You Make Chicken Taco Soup?
Make this chicken taco soup by heating olive oil in a large pot. Add a chopped onion and a chopped pepper and cook them until tender. Add drained and rinsed canned black beans, drained and rinsed canned corn, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken and taco seasoning. Stir everything together. Pour in chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup and add the taco toppings of your choice!
Tips For The Perfect Soup
This recipe calls for precooked chicken. You can use any precooked chicken you like for example rotisserie chicken, leftovers or deli counter chicken. I tend to use chicken breasts for this soup instead of chicken thighs. Breast meat shreds well and absorbs flavor. Make sure to drain and rinse your canned corn and beans to cut down on excess salt. This chicken taco soup recipe uses a lot of canned veggies to help with the prep time! Cooking the onion and bell pepper first makes the soup taste like it has been simmering for an hour when in only needs to cook for 15 minutes. You can make this soup ahead of time and freeze it for up to 3 months. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it on the stovetop or in a microwave. This recipe calls for taco seasoning. You can buy seasoning or make your own taco seasoning.
Flavor Variations
This chicken taco soup recipe is delicious as written; however, you can change up the recipe to suit your own taste.
Spicy: Try adding some hot sauce, cayenne pepper or chili powder to give your soup a kick. Meat: You can make this recipe with cooked ground beef, shredded beef, ground turkey or shredded turkey meat. Vegetarian: You can omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a hearty vegetarian option. If you go with this option, I would also add a can of drained and rinsed pinto beans. Flavorings: Try cooking a little minced garlic with the onion and bell pepper. You could also add a little paprika, garlic powder or cumin. Toppings: You can enjoy tortilla chips, tortilla strips, cilantro leaves, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, avocado slices, lime wedges or a squeeze of lime juice. Chili: If you like these flavors but would prefer a chili, try my turkey chili.
This quick and chicken taco soup has quickly become an easy weeknight dinner favorite. The kids love that they can make their own creation with all the taco toppings and I love that it’s ready in 25 minutes! What are your go-to solutions for quick dinners with pantry staples?
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