Queso Chicken Taco Soup (Print Version)

Creamy soup blending shredded chicken, queso, beans, and corn with bold taco flavors.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
02 - 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
03 - 4 cups chicken broth
04 - 15 ounces canned black beans, drained
05 - 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained
06 - 15 ounces canned whole kernel corn, drained
07 - 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
08 - 1 packet taco seasoning
09 - 1 pound queso blanco, cubed
10 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with cold water to form a slurry
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Steps:

01 - In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and allow to warm. Sauté diced yellow onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles and cubed queso blanco. Cook, stirring frequently, until queso melts and forms a creamy mixture.
03 - Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Bring contents to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in the prepared cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the soup begins to thicken.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm, garnishing with avocado slices or crispy corn chips if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor, use freshly shredded rotisserie chicken and high-quality queso blanco.