30 Minute Chicken Taco Soup

My creamy chicken taco soup is a rich blend of shredded chicken, taco spices, black beans, and corn, all in a velvety broth. Topped with sour cream, and tortilla strips – it’s the perfect cozy, comforting meal!

 

Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

• Creamy and Flavorful. The rich, velvety broth is infused with classic taco spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Heavy cream adds a rich, luxurious texture and balances the heat from the spices.
• Hearty and Satisfying. Each spoonful is packed with tender, shredded chicken, savory black beans, and sweet, juicy corn. These ingredients add layers of texture, making every bite satisfying and filling.

Ingredients for Chicken Taco Soup

• onion & garlic
• taco seasoning
• black beans
• canned corn
• fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• rotisserie chicken
• vegetable juice (V8)
• heavy cream

How to Make Taco Soup with Chicken

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Add garlic and taco seasoning and cook, stirring frequently, for a minute. Add a few splashes of vegetable juice to deglaze the pan and scrape all the yummy bits off the bottom.

Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken, and the remaining vegetable juice to the pot along with a few large pinches of salt and pepper.

Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish as desired with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for Making Chicken Taco Soup

• Spice it up! Add a pinch or two of cayenne to make it a little spicy! You could also add chilies in adobo or red pepper flakes.
• Skip the cream for a more tomato-y taco soup! I will use just about any excuse to add heavy cream to a soup recipe because I love the flavor and texture. But you’re welcome to omit it if you prefer a more tomato-forward soup.

Load it Up!

The possibilities are endless for this taco soup. Some of my favorite toppings include:

• crispy tortilla strips
• shredded cheese
• Cotija or queso fresco
• sour cream
• green onion
• cilantro
• avocado
• creamy avocado sauce
• Fritos
• tortilla chips
• fresh tomatoes
• pickled jalapeno

Making Taco Soup Ahead of Time

• This creamy chicken taco soup is the perfect make-ahead meal!
• Make a big batch on Sunday and then portion it out for quick and easy lunches or dinners throughout the week!
• The flavors just get better with time and it will stay fresh in the fridge for days!

Storing Leftover Chicken Taco Soup

Store leftover taco soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating Creamy Chicken Taco Soup

• Reheat chicken taco soup in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

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