Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (10 oz) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (undrained)
  • 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Frozen Sweet Corn
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp Freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • Fresh Coriander (Cilantro), chopped, for garnishing

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to brown.
  3. Reduce the heat slightly. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper directly into the pot. Stir constantly for 60–90 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and the canned tomatoes with green chilies. Stir well to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Thoroughly rinse and drain the black beans and kidney beans. Add them, along with the frozen corn, to the pot.
  6. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a steady, slow simmer. Cover loosely and cook for 20 minutes to allow the flavours to marry.
  7. Stir in the pre-cooked, shredded chicken. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle the hot Chicken Taco Soup into bowls and garnish generously with fresh coriander before serving.