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Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

Name: Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 3 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed; Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023

This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a busy mom of three young children, I'm always looking for dinner recipes that can be prepared in the morning. The kids love the taste of this easy soup. —Marlene Kane, Lainesburg, Michigan

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
3 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is well coated.

Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the V8 juice, salsa, beans and corn. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 304 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1199mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.

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