Description
This hearty and flavorful 8 Can Chicken Taco Soup comes together quickly using simple canned ingredients, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. Filled with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, it is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (12 ounce) can chicken breast, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
Toppings (Optional)
- Sliced olives
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, add diced tomatoes, drained corn, rinsed black beans, rinsed pinto beans, cream of chicken soup, drained chicken breast, green enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Soup: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the soup to heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings such as sliced olives, diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, crunchy tortilla strips, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for added zest.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier soup, add extra taco seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If using reduced sodium canned goods, adjust salt to taste if desired.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: chicken taco soup, easy soup recipe, canned ingredients soup, Mexican soup, quick dinner, weeknight meal, chicken bean soup
