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Published: September 19, 2018 Last Modified: March 12, 2019 By Sara 29 Comments

Mexican Chicken Soup

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This Mexican chicken soup is tender chunks of chicken with vegetables, chiles and potatoes, all in a savory tomato broth. A great way to warm up on a cold day!

I love Mexican chicken soup because it’s full of veggies and bold flavors. Serve it with a side of Mexican caesar salad or Mexican fruit salad for a complete meal.

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A pot of Mexican chicken soup with colorful veggies and potatoes, all topped with cilantro.

Let’s talk about chicken soup. We eat a lot of it, especially during the colder months. This Mexican chicken soup is warm, comforting and totally healthy with all those great veggies in the mix! It’s a great way to jazz up an ordinary dinner.

How do you make Mexican chicken soup?

This soup starts out the way so many soup recipes do, with a mix of carrots, onion and celery as the base. The veggies are sauteed until softened and then more flavors are added into the pot.

Onion, carrot and celery in a soup pot.

After the veggies are ready, it’s time to add the chicken, tomatoes, green chiles, and taco seasoning. You can use any type of cooked chicken you like such as diced roasted chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken or even just leftover chicken.

Vegetables, chicken, chiles and tomatoes in a pot.

Diced potatoes and chicken broth go in next, and the whole pot simmers until the potatoes are tender.

Mexican chicken soup with diced potatoes, tomatoes, chicken and vegetables.

Tips for Mexican chicken soup

  • The cook time on this recipe is totally dependent on the size of your potato pieces – the larger the potatoes, the longer the needs to simmer so keep them small.
  • This soup is not at all spicy as written. If you like some heat, try a taco seasoning labeled hot, or add some hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the broth.
  • I use frozen corn because I always have some in my freezer. You can also use canned or fresh corn off the cob if you prefer.

This soup is great as-is, but I like it even better when it’s loaded up with toppings. Some of my favorite soup toppers are

  • Shredded cheese
  • Tortilla strips
  • Avocado
  • Sour Cream
  • Olives
  • Chopped cilantro or green onions

A bowl of Mexican chicken soup topped with tortilla strips and sour cream.

Slow cooker Mexican chicken soup

It’s super easy to convert this soup to a crock pot recipe if you’d prefer to go that route. Place some raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker along with the quantities of vegetables, potatoes, broth, tomatoes, chiles and seasonings that are called for in the recipe. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low, then shred the chicken with two forks, top with cilantro and serve.

Now that the weather has cooled off, we’re eating soup at least once a week and this Mexican chicken soup is on our regular rotation. Even the kids enjoy it, and I love that they’re getting some veggies in!

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A pot of Mexican chicken soup with colorful veggies and potatoes, all topped with cilantro.
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Mexican Chicken Soup

This Mexican chicken soup is tender chunks of chicken with vegetables, chiles and potatoes, all in a savory tomato broth. A great way to warm up on a cold day!
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled, halved and sliced
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Russet potato peeled and diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup corn frozen, fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the pot, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken broth and potato. Bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 20-25 minute or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the corn.
  • Cook for 2-3 more minutes, then top with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5570IU | Vitamin C: 45.8mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Robin Gregorinci says

      November 4, 2020 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      This was an easy and really good recipe. This will be a keeper for my family!

      Reply
    2. Claudia says

      April 29, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      My husband requested it be “added to the rotation”. Restaurant quality. I added a whole jalapeño, halved and seeded along with 1 T chicken bouillon paste. For toppings, I added lime wedges, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, sour cream and avocados. Outstanding! Thanks for this wonderful addition to my repertoire. Happy camper here 🤗

      Reply
    3. Shawna says

      December 7, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      So good! Zesty and delicious! Would definitely recommend.

      Reply
    4. Diane says

      December 2, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Sounds wonderful! Could I substitute shrimp for the chicken?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 2, 2019 at 9:11 pm

        That should be fine, just be sure not to overcook the shrimp!

        Reply
    5. Heather says

      March 13, 2019 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican chicken soup is my fave! Love this recipe. It takes me right back to Mexico. Going to give it a try!

      Reply
    6. Laura G says

      March 9, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      Serves 4 but what is the serving size? I made and it looks like it’s more then 4 servings. Need for WW point calculation.its supper yummy!
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 10, 2019 at 9:42 am

        Should be about 1 1/2 cups per serving!

        Reply
    7. Diane says

      March 4, 2019 at 11:38 am

      Soup was quick and delicious! Skipped the corn and used cauliflower rice instead of potatoes. Blended 1/2 of the cauliflower rice first to thicken the soup slightly. Very healthy and tasty! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 4, 2019 at 2:24 pm

        Sounds great, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    8. Marilyn Dilger says

      January 2, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best recipe,! Easy, fast, colorful and nuticious. I added some diced zucchini and left out the potatoes and corn. We are trying to cut back on the on starches. Next time I may add the corn because it is so colorful. It tasted super meaty and my husband loved it! Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 2, 2019 at 10:21 pm

        So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    9. Debbie says

      September 24, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves anything Mexican so going on the menu this week!

      Reply
    10. Tracy Chong says

      September 23, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      I think I can try this recipe. I love soups very much!

      Reply
    11. Jelena says

      September 23, 2018 at 5:54 am

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds pretty good and looks good! I love Mexican food and also chicken so this is a great recipe for me.

      Reply
    12. Flyingkids says

      September 23, 2018 at 1:26 am

      This soup looks and sounds really tasty.The ingredients are really nice. Also, the instructions are easy to follow. Your shots are nice as well. Better try this out 🙂 Thanks for sharing this 🙂

      Reply
    13. Aduke Schulist says

      September 22, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Yum! I think this is something my whole family would enjoy.

      Reply
      • Jess says

        November 7, 2019 at 3:32 pm

        Will cabbage go good in it also??

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        • Sara says

          November 8, 2019 at 8:49 am

          Yes that will work!

          Reply
    14. Kelli A says

      September 21, 2018 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      I have never had Mexican chicken soup. This looks pretty intriguing! I think my son would go nuts for something like this! Gonna show him and see what he thinks

      Reply
    15. Heather says

      September 21, 2018 at 6:13 am

      I am a sucker for any soup that contains potatoes! My favorite part of fall and winter is all the hearty soups and stews.

      Reply
    16. Karly says

      September 21, 2018 at 6:08 am

      This soup looks so hearty and delicious! I’m ready for soup weather!

      Reply
    17. Elle says

      September 21, 2018 at 2:27 am

      We are vegetarians and lately I’ve been struggling trying to make dinner. I need to make a vegetarian version of this soup for my family. I know my husband would appreciate it.

      Reply
    18. Jesusa Gilliam says

      September 20, 2018 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I will be adding this to our grocery list for tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    19. Elaine says

      September 20, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      This soup checks all the boxes for me! I love a hearty soup when the weather cools, and pretty much anything soup with potatoes is a winner in my book!

      Reply
    20. Frances Kennison says

      September 20, 2018 at 8:03 am

      How may I unsubscribe? Not personal, I just get too many e-mails!

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      • Sara says

        September 20, 2018 at 12:25 pm

        If you’re getting the computer desktop notifications you can go to my site and click on the bell icon on the lower right hand side to unsubscribe.

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