Chicken Taco Soup: Easy and Healthy

Chicken Taco Soup Easy and Healthy

โ—Chicken Taco Soup Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)

โ—Preparation Time: 10 minutes

โ—Cooking Time: 30 minutes

โ—Total Time: 40 minutes

This amazing recipe makes busy weeknights 10x better.

Winters are arriving and let’s admit it, we all want something warm and nice to eat after a long day of work. And it will be the cherry on the top if the dish is super easy, healthy, and comforting at the same time. Today we have bought you the exact meal that you would want to eat after a chilly day- a bowl of chicken taco soup, that you can eat in the comfort of your warm blankets and your favorite series on.

Chicken Taco Soup: An Overview

โ—Tacos as we all know is a food item of Mexican origin and taco soup is generated specifically from Tlaxcala, which is a region in Mexico City. This Mexican-origin dish is not only served in Mexican households but all around the world because of its simplicity.

โ—Mexicans without their tacos are like a car without a key. This dish brings the feeling of home back, as it is dear to all Mexican households. Itโ€™s a symbol of warmth and hospitality in Mexican culture, embodying the flavors and heart of Mexican cuisine.

โ—No matter where itโ€™s prepared, tortilla soup always begins with a rich chicken broth combined with a flavorful mix of tomatoes and dried chiles. Chicken, fresh veggies some amazing spices make up this amazing and heart-filling meal.

So let’s make you feel at home again with the most authentic and easiest way to make chicken taco soup.

Also Read: Chicken Roulade Recipe: 1 Of The Oldest And Most Delicious

Helpful Kitchen Equipment Required:

โ—Large pot: For cooking the soup
โ—A big wooden spoon: Useful to stir and serve the soup
โ—Measuring cups: To measure spices, broth, and oil
โ—Fork
โ—Chef’s knife:
To finely chop the veggies

Chicken Taco Soup: Ingredients

โ—Fresh Vegetables:

This will include a mix of onion, bell pepper, fire-roasted tomato, green chilies, nicely minced garlic, and a handful of corn(fresh or frozen).

โ—Protein:

For protein, we will need black beans and boneless chicken.

โ—Spices:

Paprika, cumin, chipotle powder(for extra spice), oregano.

โ—To enhance the flavor:

To brighten up the flavor we will need 2 lemons.

โ—Broth:

Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness.

Chicken Taco Soup: Recipe

โ—Sautรฉ The Veggies:

Take a nice big pot and heat it over medium-high heat. To make the recipe healthy add coconut or avocado oil to the pot and let it heat for a while. Once the oil is heated add the nicely diced veggies in the pot(bell peppers, onion, minced garlic) then sautรฉ these veggies for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.

โ—Cook Main Ingredients:

Add the boneless chicken with canned tomatoes, green chilies, all the spices, and chicken broth into the same pot. After some time add the lime juice to the pot and let it boil by reducing the flame to simmer. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes until the boneless chicken is fully cooked.

โ— Take the Chicken Out:

Once the soup is boiled and the chicken is cooked, take the chicken out and shred it with two folks on a plate. Again add the shredded chicken to the pot, and to add some more flavor add a handful of corn to the pot. Let the corn cook for about 2-3 minutes in simmer.

And tadaaaa your chicken taco soup is ready to serve.

Chicken Taco Soup Easy and Healthy
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Favourite Toppings:

Consider adding these toppings to the Chicken Taco Soup, these toppings will elevate the taste of the soup up to 10%.

โ—Lime wedges or slices
โ—Cilantro and Crispy tortilla strips
โ—Sour Cream
โ—Avocado
โ—Some more corns
โ—Corn chips
โ—Cheddar Cheese

To add extra protein:

โ—Add Tempeh or Tofu while sautรฉing the veggies.

โ—To add more protein to your chicken taco soup you can also add chickpeas, nuts, and seeds as toppings, seeds such as roasted pumpkin seeds, or crushed tortilla chips.

This Taco soup recipe is highly rated for its amazing flavor, high protein, and ease of preparation. Like this recipe? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and visit our website for more such exceptional and authentic recipes.

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