Chicken Taco Soup For A Comforting Evening
The Chicken Taco Soup from The Cozy Cook flawlessly marries the zest of tacos with the comfort of a warm soup, creating a satisfying dish you’ll eagerly revisit. Packed with juicy chicken, smoky corn, and hearty black beans in a spice-infused broth, this recipe elevates weeknight dinners to a delightful culinary experience. A true standout that promises savoury depth with every spoonful!
Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken (Rub with taco seasoning)
- Taco seasoning
- Butter
- Onions
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce
- Salsa
- Black beans
- Corn
- Broth (chicken or beef)
- Sour cream
- Cheese (preferably shredded from a block)
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
- If using leftover/rotisserie chicken, add it when the diced/shredded chicken is added back to the soup.
- You can use beer (like Bud Light, Corona, or Pale Ale) to deglaze the pot, or chicken/beef broth as an alternative.
- Use an undrained can of Rotel tomatoes instead of salsa if needed.
- Shred cheese from a block for better taste and melt.
- Adjust the heat level by choosing mild taco seasoning, replacing jalapeno with bell pepper, and omitting the hot sauce if desired.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Please note that the specific quantities of each ingredient are not provided in the scraped data. For detailed proportions, you should refer directly to the recipe on The Cozy Cook website.
Remember to serve this delicious soup with sides like avocado slices and tortilla chips for the perfect meal! Enjoy your cooking!
