7 Can Taco Soup

We love making soup year round but especially when the colder weather hits. We love this 7 Can Taco Soup Recipe as the ingredients are simple and no preparation is needed.

This taco soup is going to be easiest soups you make. It requires a few cans of beans and even canned chicken. I had never used canned chicken before in a soup recipe, but it was so delicious. This easy soup recipe that is perfect to feed a crowd. You may also love this Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe.

What is 7 Can Taco Soup?

We love this soup because it is so easy to make and is budget friendly. This soup gets its name because it only requires 7 cans of ingredients to make this soup. Add in some seasoning and your meal is made.

You can easily change the cans to what you prefer or what you have on hand. The options are endless and that is why we love this quick and easy soup recipe. The best part it is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Why We Love This Soup Recipe

I love taco soup and so does the entire family. This super easy 7 can taco soup ingredients recipe is just thrown together easily in a large pot. Even though it is easy, it tastes delicious! It is not too spicy, so even the smallest taste buds will enjoy it.

This taco soup is my go-to soup when I know it is going to be a cold day. This taco soup recipe is so easy to just use what you have. There are many different seasoning you can use to add flavor. This is the perfect soup to use leftover chicken in.

Ingredients

• Pinto Beans and Black Beans – We recommend to drained and rinsed 
• Low Sodium Chicken Broth –  If you are out see Chicken broth substitutes
• Petite Diced Tomatoes – You can also use a can of Rotel

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change the Meat – Instead of using canned chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken, use lean ground beef, or ground turkey. This a great recipe to use leftover meat.
• Enchilada Sauce – We used green enchilada sauce but you can easily use red enchilada sauce. To make it spicier, use hot enchilada sauce.
• Green Chiles – A can of green chiles would be delicious in this recipe. Instead of diced tomatoes you could use a can of rotel.
• Change the Beans – Feel free to use beans what you like such as kidney beans or white beans. You can even double a certain bean if you prefer.
• Seasoning – Add in Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix for a delicious twist on this recipe.

How to Make 7 Can Taco Soup

• Step 1 – Add all the ingredients to a large stock pot.  Heat over medium high heat. 

• Step 2 – Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is heated through and the ingredients are combined. 

• Step 3 – Serve immediately while warm topped with the cilantro, sour cream, tortillas chips and shredded cheese. 

Tips for 7 Can Mexican Soup

• Taco Seasoning – You can use homemade taco seasoning instead of a packet if you prefer. We like to keep a jar of homemade seasoning on hand. It taste way better than the store bought taco seasoning.
• Make in the Slow cooker – You can also easily make this soup in the crock pot.  Place all the ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours until the soup is heated through. 
• Can Beans – To reduce the sodium, we recommend draining the beans and rinsing before adding to the large pot.
• Double Recipe – This is a perfect soup to double the recipe to have leftovers. It also freezes great too.

Make Homemade Taco Seasoning

This recipe calls for a packet of taco seasoning.  Did you know you can make your own taco seasoning with the ingredients you already have in your pantry? We love making our own seasoning blend.

It is so much cheaper and better for you than store bought seasoning mixes. We keep a jar of this ready to go for recipes like this.

Having Homemade Taco Seasoning on hand, makes this soup recipe even easier.

Favorite Topping Ideas for 7 Can Taco Soup

When we make this soup for a weeknight meal or when feeding a crowd, I love to setup bowls with different toppings. There are so many different toppings you can add to this Taco Soup.

• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Green Onion
• Hot Sauce
• Fresh Lime
• Cilantro
• Diced Jalapeno Peppers
• Saltine Crackers
• Corn Chips
• Tortilla Chips
• Diced Avocado

What to Serve with Soup?

This 7 Can Taco Soup is perfect served by itself. But if you prefer to add a side, her are some of our favorites.

• Quesadillas – Make some cheese quesadillas for an amazing side. This is an easy side and pairs perfectly with this soup.
• Tortilla Chips – We always make sure we have tortilla chips to serve with this soup. I like to crumble mine over the top but you can easily scoop a bite on the chip.
• Rice – Make a batch of cilantro rice or spanish rice for an easy side.