Description
8-Can Chicken Taco Soup is a comforting, easy-to-make dish combining eight canned ingredients and fresh seasonings to create a flavorful, hearty taco-inspired soup perfect for quick weeknights or any season.
Ingredients
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Canned Ingredients
- 1 can canned chicken (approx. 12 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (approx. 10 oz)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (approx. 15 oz)
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (approx. 15 oz)
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (approx. 15 oz)
- 1 can rotel or diced tomatoes with green chilies (approx. 10 oz)
- 1 can enchilada sauce (approx. 10 oz)
- 1 can chicken broth (approx. 14–16 oz)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all eight cans and drain the beans and corn thoroughly to prevent excess liquid and intensify the flavors in the soup.
- Sauté the Spices: In a large pot, warm a bit of oil over medium heat, then toast the taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder for about a minute until aromatic to release their full flavor.
- Add Liquids and Canned Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, kidney beans, corn, rotel, and canned chicken. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer to Blend Flavors: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the soup and add salt, pepper, or extra seasoning as desired. Optionally add lime juice or hot sauce to enhance the flavor punch.
Notes
- Drain beans and corn well to keep the soup thick and flavorful.
- Use quality chicken broth for deeper richness and flavor.
- Simmer the soup slowly to fully develop the taco spices and blend all ingredients harmoniously.
- Adjust spice levels carefully by starting mild and increasing heat to preference.
- Let the soup rest off heat for a few minutes to let flavors meld even further before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chicken taco soup, easy soup, canned soup, quick dinner, comforting soup, gluten-free soup, weeknight meal