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Irresistible Chicken Taco Soup Recipe for Easy Comfort

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A cozy and comforting chicken taco soup packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, vibrant spices, and fresh toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 small can diced green chilis
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Shredded cheese (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Avocado slices (optional)
  • Tortilla chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the taco seasoning, stirring it into the onion and garlic mixture for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful bits.
  6. Add the diced tomatoes, green chilis, black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  8. Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.

Notes

[‘Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.’, ‘Bloom your spices in oil before adding liquids to enhance their flavor.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of green chilis and taco seasoning.’, ‘Make it ahead of time as the flavors improve the next day.’, ‘Taste and season at the end to avoid over-salting.’]

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Keywords: Chicken Taco Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Mexican Soup, Gluten-Free, Healthy Soup

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