Description
This Creamy Chicken Taco Soup blends all the flavors of a hearty taco into one luscious, satisfying bowl. Packed with shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and tomatoes, it’s simmered in a rich, spiced broth made velvety smooth with cream cheese and heavy cream. Perfect for cozy dinners or make-ahead meals, this soup delivers bold Tex-Mex comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and taco seasoning. Cook for 3–5 minutes to combine flavors.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add softened cream cheese. Stir until completely melted into the soup.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot with toppings like crushed tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
Notes
For freezer prep: Omit the cream cheese and heavy cream until reheating to avoid separation during thawing.
Want it thicker? Mash some of the beans or add a tablespoon of masa harina to thicken the broth.
Customize your toppings: Think crispy tortilla strips, jalapeños, or a sprinkle of cotija cheese for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approximate)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg