Easy 7 Can Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Why You'll Love This Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Easy Weeknight Meal. 7 can taco soup is easy to make any night of the week because all you have to do is put all the ingredients into a stock pot and bring it to a boil. Shred the chicken once it's done, stir it all together and then serve!

Pantry Ingredients. More than likely you will have most of the ingredients in your pantry. Because of the long shelf life of this one pot 7 can soup I try and keep the ingredients on hand so I always have a hearty meal to make when I'm feeling lazy. lol

Healthy. I love this chicken taco soup because it is lower in fat, and beans are heart-healthy and full of fiber and protein. You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free beer or chicken broth as a substitute. Omit the chicken and replace the broth with vegetable broth to make this a vegetarian recipe.

Ingredients For Making Easy Taco Soup with Cans

• Chicken Breast - I used boneless skinless chicken breast, but you could also use chicken thighs if you prefer. Use ground beef if desired, just brown it in the pot before adding remaining ingredients.
• Canned Kidney Beans - you can also use pinto beans if you prefer.
• Canned Black Beans
• Canned Whole Kernel Corn - be sure to drain your corn to prevent extra liquid.
• Canned Tomato Sauce
• Can of Beer - use any favorite, or substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• Regular or Low Sodium Chicken Broth - you can also use vegetable broth.
• Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies - you can use regular diced tomatoes as well. Green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce can be substituted. It will alter the taste of the recipe slightly so you will need to make adjustments to accommodate.
• Dried Minced Onion - use dried minced onion for convenience, or use 1 medium diced onion and saute it in the bottom of the pot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft.
• Chicken Taco Seasoning - use our homemade taco seasoning recipe or a store-bought packet of taco seasoning.
• Salt and Pepper
• Optional Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onion, and crushed tortilla chips.

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Substitutions and Variations

• Substitute 16 ounces of green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce for the diced tomatoes with green chiles.
• Use any combination of beans that you like. Pinto beans are quite common.
• Make it creamy and stir in 1 cup sour cream to the soup.
• Make it chicken tortilla soup by topping with crispy tortilla strips.
• Adjust, add or omit any ingredients in this recipe that you like.
• Increase the garlic flavor by adding a teaspoon of garlic powder or so.
• Add red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce to make it spicier.
• Use any variation of chicken broth for this recipe, such as low sodium or fat-free.
• Substitute the chicken breasts with thighs, shredded pork, or ground beef! Brown the ground beef in the pot before adding remaining ingredients. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes. You could also cut your prep time by using canned chicken breast or rotisserie chicken.

How To Make Seven Can Soup

Honestly, this couldn't be easier and it has the most wonderful flavor!

1. In a large stockpot, add the beans, corn, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beer, chicken, broth, minced onion, and taco seasoning. Heat over medium heat until the soup is simmering.

2. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat if needed.

3. Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and shred them. Add the chicken back to the pot.

4. Adjust the seasoning then ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream.