Chicken Santa Fe Soup Quick and Easy

Warm up any day with this quick and easy Chicken Santa Fe Soup—a savory, Tex-Mex-inspired dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Bursting with bold flavors, this hearty soup combines tender shredded chicken, zesty taco seasoning, and the vibrant trio of black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmered to perfection in a rich chicken broth and enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and cumin, it’s a comforting bowl of goodness perfect for busy weeknights. Customize your bowl with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible finishing touch. This one-pot recipe is not only simple to prepare but also perfect for feeding a family of four. Get ready to savor all the flavors of the Southwest with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) Canned corn, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Small onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Sour cream (optional for serving)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional for serving)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and ground cumin to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or taco seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and a handful of crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2907.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2742.2

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 495.6mg	0%
Sodium 9034.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 225.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 944.2mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 4783.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 37.4%