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Overhead shot of gluten-free chicken taco soup topped with sour cream, avocado, tomato, and cheese, with lime and fresh cilantro alongside the bowl

Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

Author: Eileen
A hearty, gluten-free chicken taco soup made with tender chicken, black beans, sweet corn, salsa, and tomatoes in a flavorful broth. This easy one-pot dinner comes together in about an hour using cooked chicken and simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

  • Large stockpot

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups chicken bone broth or chicken broth
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 16-ounce jar mild salsa
  • 2 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups frozen sweet corn

Seasoning Option 1: Individual Spices

  • 1 teaspoon fine mineral salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

OR

Seasoning Option 2: Homemade Taco Seasoning

  • 1½ tablespoons Homemade Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning-link found in notes section

Fresh or Dried Cilantro

  • 2 –3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

OR

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro add with the other dried seasonings

Instructions
 

  • Add the cooked chicken, chicken bone broth, diced tomatoes, salsa, black beans, frozen sweet corn, and either Seasoning Option 1: Individual Spices or Seasoning Option 2: Homemade Taco Seasoning to a large stockpot. If using dried cilantro, add it now. Stir well to combine.
  • Place the stockpot over medium-high heat and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and maintain a gentle simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If using fresh cilantro, stir it into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Taste and adjust the salt or seasonings as needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Topping ideas
  • Shredded cheddar cheese or any dairy-free cheese
  • Sour cream, regular or dairy-free
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh diced tomatoes
  • Green onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Lime wedges
  • Crushed gluten-free tortilla chips
 
Shortcut: Instead of measuring the individual spices, use 1½ tablespoons of Homemade Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning. 
Homemade chicken bone broth adds rich flavor, but regular chicken broth works as well.
Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy.
For a thinner soup, stir in an additional 1–2 cups of chicken bone broth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Keyword Gluten-Free Soup Chicken Taco Soup One-Pot Meal Easy Dinner Weeknight Dinner Comfort Food Bone Broth Family Friendly Meal Prep Freezer Friendly Homemade High Protein
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