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Taco Soup

Taco Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Taco Soup is warm, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. Packed with healthy ingredients like chicken, beans, and fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for cozy nights in or gatherings with friends. You’ll love how quickly it comes together in your rice cooker!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 medium 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 clove 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound 1 pound chicken breast
  • 5 cups 5 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 14 1/2 ounces 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown rice, raw
  • 1 cup 1 cup corn, canned
  • 2 medium 2 medium carrots
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup black beans, canned

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Chop an onion and garlic, and put it at the bottom of a HOT rice cooker with some oil to get it to start browning.
  2. While the rice cooker is heating up the onions and garlic, dice your chicken.
  3. Add chicken to rice cooker and cook until browned.
  4. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, brown rice, and drained corn. Drain and rinse black beans, peel and dice carrots; add to cooker.
  5. Turn rice cooker on to “brown rice” setting, if yours has one. Otherwise, turn it on for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave when you’re ready to enjoy it again.
  • Freezing: You can freeze Taco Soup for up to 3 months. Just make sure it is completely cooled before transferring it to a freezer-safe container.
  • Flavor Boost: Consider adding spices like cumin or chili powder for an extra kick. These can be added while sautéing the onion and garlic.
  • Variations: Feel free to swap the chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken or turkey for a different protein option.
  • Garnishes: Fresh toppings can elevate your soup. Try adding diced jalapeños or pickled onions for a zesty finish.