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Chicken Taco Soup

September 8, 2020 by Susanne 29 Comments

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This Chicken Taco Soup is Packed full of chicken, vegetables and loads savory taco flavors. This family loved soup can be ready to serve in under and hour.

Chicken Taco Soup in a white bowl garnished with crushed tortilla chips and sliced jalapeΓ±o

My husband loves soup. He especially loves homemade soup. So you can imagine my surprise when I realized I’d never shared a soup recipe with y’all. That was until today.

Now when I say this recipe is easy; I mean that if you can work a can opener then you’ve pretty much mastered this recipe. That’s simple enough right?

A ladle full of chicken taco soup with a pot of soup in the background

How do you make Chicken Taco Soup?

  1. Begin, by mining a red bell pepper, an onion and three cloves garlic.
  2. After, you’ve chopped the vegetables add them to aΒ  large pot of warm olive oil. Then cook for about three minutes or until they are tender and the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Next, add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the pot then stir well. Allow the liquids and seasonings simmer together for five minutes.
  4. Finally, add black beans and corn to pot and bring to a soft boil. Turn heat to low cover and cook for 15 minutes.

collage image: photo 1 of 2 diced onion, diced red bell peppers, garlic cloves and chef's knife on cutting board photo 2 of 2 cooked chopped chicken in a clear glass container on cutting board

My Tips for this recipe:

  • This recipe calls for finely diced a red bell pepper, onion and garlic. If you are in a hurry you can use a food processor to chop up the bell pepper and onion.
  • Another time saver is to buy frozen, pre-cut onion and bell pepper in the freezer section of the grocery store. If you do this then there’s no need to thaw the onion and bell pepper first just measure and add them to pan.
  • This recipe does require cooked chicken. I used two boneless skinless chicken breasts. However, a rotisserie chicken from your grocery store is another quick and easy option.

 

Chicken Taco Soup in a white serving bowl with handles next to a ramekin of shredded cheese and ramekin of crushed tortilla chips

 

Top this soup with all your favorite taco toppings. Ideas include:Β 

  • shredded cheese
  • crushed tortilla chipsΒ 
  • sour cream
  • cilantroΒ 
  • avocodoΒ 
  • sliced jalapeΓ±osΒ 
  • scallions Β  Β Β Β 

Once you’ve topped off your soup you’re ready to enjoy it.

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

Looking for more soup recipes you’ll love?

Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

Mexican Chicken and Corn ChowderΒ 

French Onion Chicken Soup

Chicken Taco Soup in a white serving bowl with handles
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Chicken Taco Soup

Packed full of chicken, vegetables and taco flavor this family loved soup can be ready in less than an hour from beginning to end.Β 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Keyword chicken taco soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 218 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes canned, with juice
  • 8 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz whole kernel corn canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning or 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ΒΌ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese or any other topping of your choice

Instructions

  1. Over medium heat warm olive oil. When warmed add onion and red bell pepper cook three minutes or until vegetables are tender add minced garlic and cook one more minute.

  2. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper then stir until well combined let simmer five minutes
  3. Add chicken, black beans and corn bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Garnish as desired.

Recipe Notes

This recipe can be prepared and frozen for up to three months.Β 

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Taco Soup
Amount Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 218 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 922mg40%
Potassium 754mg22%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1262IU25%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally posted October of 2015. It’s been updated with better instructions and photographs. — Susanne
Chicken Taco Soup in a white bowl with spoon and toasted tortillas in front of a soup pot

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Soup/Chili Tagged With: chicken, easy, main dish, taco

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  1. Ali Williams

    October 12, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I’m crazy about anything Mexican, especially soup. This looks so good on a chilly evening. I love pilling mine up with plain yogurt, avocado and hot sauce!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      This is a great soup and if you love Mexican food you’ll love this soup!

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  2. Beth

    October 12, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Beth! This soup is delicious! It is also super easy to make.

      Susanne

      Reply
  3. Renz

    October 13, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Oh this looks sooo yummy.

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      It is yummy! I love soups in the fall and winter. This soup is one of our favorites.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  4. Patti

    October 13, 2015 at 4:42 am

    This soup looks so good, and I just happen to have some leftover roasted chicken in my refrigerator. Guess what I’m making? Thanks for sharing this delicious sounding recipe. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 18, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Leftover roasted chicken would be perfect for this recipe. Chicken is such a flexible ingredient. It can be used so many different ways I think that’s why I love to cook with so much.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  5. Erika

    October 16, 2015 at 2:26 am

    I just love soups at this time of year! I am going to have to try this one – it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 18, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      I love to have soups, stews and chilis for dinner in the cooler months. Of course I’ve been known to make a pot of soup in July just because I was carving it. When you try this recipe come back and let me know if you liked it.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  6. Felecia

    October 16, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Susanne! The recipe sounds delicious! I’ve never had Taco Soup with chicken, but I imagine this would be just like the one with ground beef. Maybe even better! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 18, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      The chicken in the soup is nice because it doesn’t compete with the other flavors. I’ve not made this recipe with beef but I bet it would be delicious.
      I might have to give it a try.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  7. CJ Huang

    October 18, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Looks like one yummy yummy soup! I love the kinds of soups where you can just throw everything in the slow cooker without too much prep, and then all you have to do is come back to deliciousness. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:27 pm

      Thanks CJ!

      Reply
  8. Quinn Caudill

    October 19, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    Looks delicious. Pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday link party. Hope to see you again this week.

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 20, 2015 at 2:10 am

      Thanks Quinn! I hope you’ll give it a try sometime.

      Susanne

      Reply
  9. frugal hausfrau

    October 20, 2015 at 1:35 am

    I love any taco and/or tortilla soup and this one looks so good! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 20, 2015 at 2:09 am

      This Chicken Taco Soup is great. Plus it can be made quickly. It’s a great idea for all those busy nights this time of year.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  10. Aspen Jay

    October 20, 2015 at 3:38 am

    Hi Susanne,

    Thanks for sharing this recipe with us at Talented Tuesday. I love, love, LOVE a quick and still delicious meal and it looks like your taco soup fits the bill! πŸ™‚
    Cheers,
    AJ

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      Aspen this soup is so easy I thought it would be bland the first time I made it; Thanks goodness it wasn’t. It has become one of my favorite go to meals.

      Susanne

      Reply
  11. Helen Fern

    October 21, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Great idea – looks yummy! Visiting from the Wake Up Wednesday hop!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks Helen! I love this soup. I hope you’ll try it. It’s yummy and easy. The perfect combination for all those busy nights.

      Thanks for stopping by,

      Susanne

      Reply
  12. Jamie

    October 22, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    5 stars
    That looks so yummy!!! Pinning it to try one night!

    Reply
    • Susanne

      October 22, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks Jamie! I hope you love it as much as I do!

      Susanne

      Reply

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