White Chicken Taco Soup: Creamy Comfort in a Bowl
This creamy, zesty soup combines tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles in a dreamy broth. It's comfort food that's ready in under 45 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz) each white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings(Optional):
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- cilantro
- tortilla strips
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat oil: Warm olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering and ready for cooking ingredients.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onions and garlic, cooking until they're soft, fragrant, and lightly golden brown.
- Season chicken: Place chicken breasts in a pot and sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Add broth: Pour chicken broth over everything and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Simmer chicken: Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot immediately.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in white beans, green chiles, and corn, simmering for 10 more minutes together.
- Make it creamy: Add cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until completely melted and the soup is silky smooth.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or spices based on your personal preference and taste.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes for the ultimate soup experience!
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken saves time – just add 3 cups of shredded meat in step 6 instead.
- Soup thickens when stored, so add extra broth when reheating for perfect consistency.
- Green chiles come in mild and hot varieties – choose based on preference.
- For meal prep, make a double batch and freeze half without cream cheese.
- Fresh lime juice squeezed over each bowl brightens all the flavors beautifully and wonderfully.