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Easy Chicken Taco Soup

Creamy chicken taco soup with beans, corn, and tomatoes is full of flavor and a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Katherine - Yummfully

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Large pot
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2-10 oz cans Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juices
  • 1-14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1-12 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes and room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Your favorite toppings: diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, tortilla strips, cilantro.

Instructions

  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and saute the ⅓ cup chopped onion, two minced garlic cloves, and ½ chopped red bell pepper until fragrant.
  • Add all other ingredients except for the cream cheese and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the cream cheese cubes and simmer until dissolved. This may take a few minutes.
  • Stir in two cups of shredded leftover rotisserie chicken and add salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 10mg