Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup is a creamy soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, Ro-tel tomatoes, and warm taco spices simmered into one hearty pot. It works well for family dinner, lunch meal prep, or a cozy make-ahead soup night.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or large soup pot
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 10-ounce cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies with juices
- 1 14-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 12-ounce can corn drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works well
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, Ro-tel tomatoes with juices, black beans, corn, and chopped red bell pepper.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a small pinch of pepper.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add softened cubed cream cheese and stir often until the broth turns creamy and smooth.
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring often so the creamy broth warms evenly.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months, but expect the cream cheese base to separate slightly after thawing.
Best Tips: Soften and cube the cream cheese before adding it so it melts into the broth more smoothly.
Variations: Use pinto beans, add jalapeño, swap in cooked turkey, or skip the corn for a lower-carb style bowl.
Meal Prep: Portion into single containers after cooling and add crunchy toppings only right before serving.