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Delicious Chicken Taco Soup

This hearty delicious chicken taco soup is comforting and full of flavor. Made with vegetable oil, 1 onion, and 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped, it's perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 2 whole skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 lime cut in quarters
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil; once hot, add the onion, garlic, and jalapenos, and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the pot, then layer in the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
  4. Take out the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir well.
  6. Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with crushed tortilla chips, grated cheese, a quarter of a lime, and chopped cilantro.