Description
Hearty seven-can chicken taco soup delivers Mexican-inspired comfort in a single pot. Simple ingredients merge into a robust meal families will enjoy together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12.5 oz / 354 g) can cooked chicken, drained and shredded
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz / 283 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 oz / 283 g) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth (optional, for thinner soup consistency)
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour all canned ingredients – chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, green chili tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning – into a large pot, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Heat and Simmer: Raise the stovetop temperature to medium-high, stirring periodically until the mixture reaches a gentle bubbling point, then lower heat to a soft simmer.
- Develop Flavor: Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup slowly meld together for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even heating.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the soup’s thickness, adding chicken broth if a more liquid texture is preferred, ensuring a balanced and appetizing result.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, topping with crispy tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream for a delightful and complete dining experience.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Stir soup occasionally and keep heat low to avoid scorching bottom of pot, which can create bitter taste and ruin overall flavor profile.
- Customize Consistency: Adjust liquid levels by adding chicken broth or water if soup appears too thick, ensuring perfect soupy texture without compromising taste.
- Enhance Protein Flexibility: Substitute canned chicken with rotisserie, shredded fresh chicken, or plant-based alternatives like jackfruit for dietary preferences and variations.
- Optimize Toppings Strategy: Serve garnishes separately so guests customize their bowl, keeping crispy elements like tortilla chips crunchy and preventing soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg