Description
This quick and hearty Chicken Taco Soup is packed with bold spices, tender chicken, beans, and corn in a zesty broth. It’s an easy one-pot meal perfect for weeknights, with a variety of delicious toppings to make each bowl your own.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the spices’ aroma.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer. Add the cooked shredded chicken and stir to combine. Simmer for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cilantro, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips as desired.
Notes
This soup is perfect for using leftover or rotisserie chicken.
Make it spicier by adding a diced jalapeño or a few dashes of hot sauce.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Great served with warm tortillas or over rice for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: chicken taco soup, easy soup, one-pot meal, Tex-Mex, hearty soup
