🍲🌮 Chicken Taco Soup Recipe 🌮🍲

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Chicken Taco Soup, combining tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices for a comforting meal.

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions:

Sauté Aromatics:

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Spices:

Stir in the taco seasoning mix, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.

Combine Ingredients:

Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, corn, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Add Chicken:

Place the chicken breasts into the soup mixture.

Simmer:

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Shred Chicken:

Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Season:

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve:

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

This Chicken Taco Soup is perfect for a cozy dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings.