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chicken taco soup in a bowl with chips and sour cream garnish
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Taco Chicken Soup Recipe with Pantry Staples

This taco chicken soup with pantry staples is the easiest soup I've ever made! A dump-and-go recipe that's simple and so flavorful.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 bowls
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 15 ounces canned red beans (1 can)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans (1 can)
  • 15 ounces canned pinto beans (1 can)
  • 30 ounces canned corn (2 (15-ounce) cans)
  • 58 ounces petite-diced tomatoes (4 (14.5-ounce) cans)
  • 2.5 ounces taco seasoning (2 (1.25-ounce) envelopes)
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 envelope)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for topping

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or very large saucepan, add the oil, diced onion, and jalapeño. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 jalapeño peppers, 2 cloves garlic
    sautéeing onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a dutch oven with a wooden spatula.
  • Add the chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a low boil.
    3-4 cups shredded cooked chicken, 15 ounces canned red beans, 15 ounces canned black beans, 15 ounces canned pinto beans, 30 ounces canned corn, 58 ounces petite-diced tomatoes
    a dutch oven filled with tomatoes, beans, corn, and chicken.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Taste the soup and season with taco seasoning and ranch seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed.
    2.5 ounces taco seasoning, 1 ounce ranch seasoning, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    chicken taco soup in a dutch oven with a serving spoon.
  • Simmer for an additional 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, crackers or toasty bread.
    Chopped fresh cilantro

Video

Notes

  • All canned ingredients are used without draining in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1953mg | Potassium: 1329mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1330IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 7mg