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Chicken Taco Soup

Cozy Up with Hearty Chicken Taco Soup for Family Nights

This Chicken Taco Soup is a comforting family meal packed with chicken, beans, and spices, perfect for chilly nights and quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 unit White Onion sauté to soften
  • 1 can Chili Beans canned for convenience
  • 1 can Black Beans drain and rinse
  • 1 cup Whole Kernel Corn sweet and crunchy
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce for thick consistency
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles don't drain
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts can use rotisserie chicken
For Serving
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese your favorite variety
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips for crunch

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped white onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onion to your slow cooker and add the chili beans, drained black beans, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Stir well.
  3. Place chicken breasts on top of the mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged.
  4. Set slow cooker to low for 3-4 hours if chicken is thawed, or 4-5 hours if frozen.
  5. Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it using two forks, then return it to the soup.
  6. Adjust thickness by stirring in water if necessary, and let simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  7. Serve hot in bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is versatile; swap ingredients as preferred, and it freezes well for future meals.

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