This Chicken Taco Soup combines the bold, flavorful essence of tacos with the cozy qualities of soup! It’s got classic Taco Seasonings in a savory broth with juicy chicken, corn, black beans, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and more! BONUS: It’s stove top and crock pot friendly.
Chicken Taco Soup
I have quite a collection of Soup Recipes here at The Cozy Cook, but this Chicken Taco Soup is one that I tend to crave the most! It’s got a flavorful broth, juicy chicken, corn, black beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and more. But be warned, it’s really hard to stop eating it.
Don’t forget to serve with a side of avocado and some tortilla chips, and be sure to check out my PRO tips below!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Rub chicken with taco seasoning and sear in a soup pot until a golden crust has developed. Remove and set aside. Deglaze the pot with beer.
Add butter, onions, and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, more taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, corn, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Add the chicken back and simmer gently for 15 minutes or so. Stir in sour cream and cheese, then serve!
Pro Tips
- Chicken: If using leftover/rotisserie chicken, add it in step 9 when the diced/shredded chicken is added back to the soup.
- Beer: I love deglazing the pot with beer (I usually just go for Bud Light). Corona or a Pale Ale work well too! Chicken or beef broth can be used instead if you prefer not to use beer.
- Salsa: An undrained can of Rotel tomatoes can be used instead of salsa if needed. (But the salsa flavor is great if possible!) Try my easy homemade salsa recipe!
- Taco Seasoning: My homemade taco seasoning is great in this recipe!
- Cheese: Shred the cheese from a block, it’ll melt/taste better than packaged shredded cheese. Other varieties that can be used include pepper jack and Monterey jack. Feel free to use a combination of cheeses.
- Tomato Paste: I use tubes of tomato paste that I can keep in the fridge to measure customized amounts!
- Heat Level: This recipe has a little kick to it. To eliminate some heat, use a packet of mild taco seasoning, use bell peppers instead of jalapeno, and omit the hot sauce.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This Soup freezes/reheats very well!
