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Easy Chicken Taco Soup: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Chicken taco soup

Delicious and easy to make chicken taco soup. Perfect for a week night when you need something filling and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
  2. * 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.
  3. Saute Onions
  4. * 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.
  5. Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes:
  6. * 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.
  7. Add in chopped chicken
  8. Season It Up:
  9. * 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.
  10. * 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.
  11. Simmer to Perfection:
  12. * 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.
  13. Serve and Enjoy:
  14. * 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.
  15. * Don't forget to have some crunchy tortilla chips or warm tortillas on the side for dipping or scooping!