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Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Chicken Taco Soup is one of the best and most delicious comfort foods. Something magic happens when you combine chicken, broth, corn, beans, salsa, and seasonings in a Dutch oven and let it simmer.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa mild or medium
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 lime
For Serving (Optional)
- sour cream
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Tortilla chips crushed
- Green onions green and white parts, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1 medium white onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Add the taco seasoning, salt, salsa, corn, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa, 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, 5 cups chicken broth, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the chicken to the pot, making sure each piece is completely covered by liquid. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board. Shred using two forks, then return it to the pot, along with the lime juice.1 tablespoon lime juice
- Serve the soup with sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, and/or cilantro, if desired.sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, Tortilla chips, Green onions, Fresh cilantro
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Notes
- Spices: This recipe was written using a homemade taco seasoning which includes salt and black pepper. If your seasoning does not contain salt, then you’ll want to add more to taste.
- Prep-Ahead: You can chop the green onions and make your salsa and taco seasoning if you're using homemade versions.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. To freeze, place cooled soup without toppings in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Warm soup back up in a bowl in the microwave or put it back in a pot on the stove.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
