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Creamy Taco Soup Recipe ~ a healthy, protein packed, fiber rich, flavorful soup loaded with tender chicken and plenty of spices, perfect for the slow cooker or the stove top!

No cream, creamy soup taco soup recipe!
Pureed white beans and plain Greek yogurt provide the creaminess in this soup. If you have concerns about yogurt separating from the broth, I have a fool-proof trick to keep it from curdling. Once the soup is cooked through, the last thing you do is remove it from the heat source and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes. Then stir in the Greek yogurt, a little chopped cilantro and fresh squeezed lime juice, and serve! Allowing the soup to cool down a bit helps the broth stay together.

What can you use to garnish this creamy taco soup recipe?
- homemade Lime Sriracha Chips (recipe below)
- diced red onion
- sliced jalapeños
- hot sauce
- lime wedges
- cilantro
- sliced avocado
- and of course a little grated cheese.
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Creamy Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes no salt added
- 1 cup fresh corn or frozen corn
- 1.5 to 2 pounds cooked chicken chopped (about 3 chicken breasts)
- 1 jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ large onion diced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons citrus seasoning blend (like McCormick Citrus or Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 7 ounces plain Greek Yogurt (nonfat or 2%) I used Fage
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Suggested garnishes: chips, red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, cheese, jalapeño slices and hot sauce
Instructions
- Add the drained, rinsed white beans to a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the chicken broth and puree using an immersion or stick blender until all beans are broken down. Add all ingredients from the black beans through the cayenne. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.
- Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add the Greek yogurt, cilantro and lime juice and stir until blended. Garnish as desired and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
 We love our immersion blender and they’re great for so many recipes – click on the photo for more information:
- Sweet Potato Taco Bowls from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
- Taco Stuffed Peppers from Wine & Glue
- Instant Pot Low-Carb Taco Soup from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- The Best Taco Meat from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Originally posted September 2013, recipe and photos updated January 2018
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Tricia
Excellent soup!
I made this soup tonight and it was excellent. I followed the recipe almost exactly (adding a roasted poblano pepper for some extra heat) and it turned out great. Yielded 10 servings (2 cups each) at about 375 calories per serving. Can’t wait to have it for lunches the rest of the week!
Madison Roberts
*5 servings at 2 cups or 10 servings at 1 cup each
Tricia Buice
Thank you so much Madison! Love that you added a roasted poblano – nice 🙂 Thanks for trying the recipe and for the nutritional information!
Paula Graham
Gidday Tricia!
I would like to know what the nutritional value is for this soup. I am extremely sensitive to salt so I must be very cautious of the sodium content. Of course, stores are getting better about providing products with no added salt but still can be hidden in other forms. I am living a PFC3 lifestyle so nutritional values are of the utmost importance. My pot is on the stove as we speak and ready to make this deliciously healthy and eye pleasing soup.
Tricia Buice
Hi Paula – sorry I don’t have the nutritional information for this recipe. If you used no-salt or low-salt canned products, and didn’t add any salt, I’m sure it’s not much. I am working on adding this feature to my posts but in the meantime – I hope you enjoy the soup as much as we do. I’m also salt sensitive and use very little in my cooking. Enjoy!
Kiana
I made this last night and it is so delicious! I ended up seasoning the tortilla chips with the Mrs. Dash Zesty Lime that you recommended for the soup – so good! My only problem was the yogurt wouldn’t mix in super well. How did you get it to blend in completely?
Tricia Buice
Yeah – thanks so much for the feedback Kiana. I have made this soup many times over the years an learned that you need to remove the pot of soup from the heat and let it settle down / rest for about 5 minutes before adding the yogurt. It doesn’t curdle if it’s not still cooking – hope that makes sense. Other than that, maybe it’s the brand you used? I didn’t use 0% fat – I used 2% Fage plain Greek yogurt. Hope that helps!
Susan
What a beautiful bowl of soup! With snow and cold in the forecast I know how satisfying and comforting this would be with that wonderful list of ingredients and spices 🙂
Tricia Buice
More snow – I am sorry! You need this soup in your life 🙂
Greg Henry (@sippitysup)
Since it’s a new year this “creamy” soup is very sensible with yogurt, but most of the year I’d be tempted to use Mexican crema! GREG
Tricia Buice
Oooh – good choice Greg – sounds heavenly!
Liz
This is one incredible soup! We finally had a little warm up, but now there’s snow in the forecast. Definitely soup weather and this winner would hit the spot!!!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Liz! Hope the cold weather moves on quickly – I’m ready for spring already 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal)
I love a hearty and flavorful soup like this.
Tricia Buice
Me too Karen – thanks!
John/Kitchen Riffs
It’s definitely soup weather! We’ve been having it multiple times a week, so we need loads of recipes. This looks like a good one — thanks!
Tricia Buice
I know – so many days to fill with delicious soups! Thanks John.
cheri
Love all the color and flavors that you have packed in this soup Tricia, can’t wait to make a batch for myself;) Happy New Year!
Karly
Ohhh this soup. Seriously, this looks absolutely irresistible. Of course I love any and every form of taco there is, but this soup is a winter blessing to say the least.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Karly! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season 🙂
Gerlinde
Tricia, this soup is just what I am looking for. It looks delicious and filling. I have to go out and buy some citrus seasoning which sounds intriguing. I love it when I learn something new from my blogger friends.
Tricia Buice
Yeah! Thanks so much Gerlinde. I really like the citrus seasoning and the brightness from the lime juice – it’s all good 🙂
Larry
The soup looks delicious Tricia and it is one we enjoy so we’ll have to give yours a try. I think just a bowl of the toppings would be a pretty good meal.
Tricia Buice
I completely agree Larry – hope you enjoy!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
This is just gorgeous! I love that you didn’t add cream. I do sometimes have that curdling issue when I use yogurt in hot dishes, so thanks for the tip. Pinning and sharing, and I sure wish I had a bowl right now 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks so much Sue! Wish you could come share a bowl with me 🙂 Have a terrific week!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I love taco soup and especially loving your creamy version! Perfect 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer – This is a recipe I always remember to make, a personal favorite!
KalynsKitchen
That soup looks delicious! Thanks for the shout-out for my Instant Pot Low-Carb Taco Soup!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Kalyn!
Chris Scheuer
All I needed to do was hear the name of this soup and I was in love. When I saw the pictures, it sealed the deal. It sounds amazing Tricia!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Chris 🙂 It is one of my favorites!
Abbe@This is How I Cook
My husband would have loved this for dinner tonight! Really. It is cold and rainy and dreary here today in Colorado. This would have been perfect. Get some sun for me Tricia!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
This soup sounds like a perfect "ready when you get home from a day of fun" meal! Thanks, Tricia! And, ENJOY that vacation! blessings ~ tanna
Angie Schneider
Looks soul-satisfying and delicious, Tricia.
Chris Scheuer
Tricia, this is so easy and sounds wonderful, I could definitely eat this more than once a week. If I had a pot of it I know I'd enjoy it every day till it was gone, yum!
ashley - baker by nature
How have I gone 25 years without this soup?! Genius!
Anna and Liz Recipes
Tricia this soup sounds delicious!! Now that the cool weather is approaching us, I will be making lots of soups all winter long ( even if its not that cold here in the South) =) Love this recipe- I will be added to my list of soups to make. Thanks for sharing! xxoo