Chicken taco soup
Delicious and easy to make chicken taco soup. Perfect for a week night when you need something filling and comforting.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Leftover chicken thighs cut up into small pieces
- 1 quart 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans 14.5 oz each chopped tomatoes
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 Onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend if preferred
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients:
- * Start by dicing up your onions and cutting the leftover chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces. This soup is all about convenience, so feel free to use pre-chopped onions if you're short on time.
- Saute Onions
- * In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they turn translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes:
- * Now it's time to add in the hearty goodness! Pour in the drained cans of black beans, kidney beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes (and juices). Give everything a good stir to combine.
- Add in chopped chicken
- Season It Up:
- * Sprinkle in the taco seasoning packet (or your homemade blend) to infuse the soup with that classic taco flavor. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are coated.
- * Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, you can always adjust the seasoning later, so start with a little and add more as needed.
- Simmer to Perfection:
- * Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. Give it an occasional stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- * Ladle this scrumptious Chicken Taco Soup into bowls, and get ready to customize! Top each serving with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, a dollop of creamy guacamole, a spoonful of tangy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
- * Don't forget to have some crunchy tortilla chips or warm tortillas on the side for dipping or scooping!