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Easy Chicken Taco Soup

Easy Chicken Taco Soup

This Easy Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty and healthy family favorite, packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies 10 ounce cans with juices
  • 1 can black beans 14 ounce, drained & rinsed
  • 1 can corn 12 ounce, drained
  • 0.5 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened, see note
  • 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken shredded
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Toppings (optional) shredded Mexican cheese blend, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil and onion to a soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add all the remaining soup ingredients to the pot except for the cream cheese, chicken, and salt & pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Turn down the heat so it's simmering gently (uncovered) for 5 minutes. While the soup cooks, prep your toppings.
  • Cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces and add it to the soup. Let it melt in (you may have to stir it a fair bit until it's fully incorporated).
  • Stir in the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes or so until it's warmed through.
  • Season the soup with salt & pepper and serve with toppings as desired.

Notes

The cream cheese for this recipe should be super soft so it melts into the soup easily. I recommend taking it out of the fridge prior to starting the recipe and then microwaving it in 20-30 second intervals until it’s very soft. If you have any concerns with salt, use low-salt broth. If you’re not using Rotel diced tomatoes, you can use regular ones, but I suggest adding a can or two of diced green chilies as well since it really makes a difference in the way the soup tastes. Serves 4-6 depending on portion size/what you top it with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Chicken soup, comfort food, easy chicken taco soup, Healthy Soup, Quick Meal, taco soup
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