Speedy Salsa Soup
This Speedy Salsa Soup is one of those great last minute suppers when you want something flavorful but don’t have the time to put into it. You can make it exactly like I did in this tutorial or just use the basic premise of the recipe and customize it to your tastes or what you have on hand. I seldom make this soup the same way twice! It is reminiscent of Taco Soup, but with fewer ingredients and even less fuss (is that even possible?).
To see how I make this soup before I pack up and hit the road, just scroll down 🙂
You’ll need: Garlic Powder, Cilantro, Salsa*, Shredded Cooked Chicken, Black Beans, Corn*, Heavy Cream*, and Chicken Broth*.
Salsa – This is really the only thing you truly need as a base for this soup. The salsa gives it flavor and zest and really helps a wonderful soup come together with minimum effort. I use mild but you can use medium or hot if you prefer.
Corn – I like corn. I usually use one can but I grabbed two for some reason when I did this tutorial. Two is a bit much. I am going to only list one in the ingredients.
Heavy Cream – You can leave this out entirely and the soup will still be delicious. I like how it adds a light creaminess to the broth.
Chicken Broth – I make mine out of hot water and bouillon cubes to save money and space in my pantry.
First thing you want to do is drain and rinse your black beans.
I love black beans but if you use that liquid in the can, everything you cook tastes like straight black beans. At least it does to me.
Ready for the full instructions on this soup?
Dump everything in a pot.
That’s it! Now stir this and bring it just to a boil over medium high heat, stirring ever so often. Then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for a few minutes or until you get hungry or just go ahead and eat it right then.
If you like, or are in the mood to, add in a little heavy cream. Stir and heat for just a few more minutes.
Serve topped with cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, or whatever you grab first.
Don’t turn your back because someone is liable to smell it and come steal your bowl!
Ingredients
- 24 ounce jar mild or hot salsa about 2.5 cups - can use less if you want
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
- 2 cans black beans rinsed
- 1 can corn undrained
- 3 cups broth I use chicken bullion cubes to make my own and save money
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken about
- 1 cup heavy ceeam optional
Instructions
- Dump everything into a pot.
- Bring just to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Serves 6
Nutrition
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~Louise L. Hay
Submitted by Jackie. Click here to submit your own!
You can make this even easier by cooking the chicken (I usually start with frozen breasts) in enough water to cover for about half an hour. Then you have your chicken stock and cooked chicken ready to just add the rest of the ingredients.
Is that bowl and plate temp-tations?
Thank you, for sharing this recipe! If I leave out the corn, if fits well within my low-glycemic eating plan 🙂
BTW, your hubs is completely adorable!
Oh i did change one thing, I used canned cream as my momma called it. (evaporated milk for those wondering) the only reason was I didn’t have heavy cream and I did what you always say, “Don’t sweat the small things just use whatever you have that cranks yer’ tractor.” But the soup was amazing can’t imagine it being any better.
Thank you Christy, you solved my don’t want to cook mentality today. I love cooking it’s just one of those days. I had all of this on hand as I cook a whole chicken at a time or buy them already cooked when they are 3.98. Shred them and put them into 1-1/2 cup portions in the freezer. Well I went in the kitchen and whipped this up in a matter of minutes and OH MY GOODNESS!! SO VERY YUMMY and EASY!!! Plus very cost effective with using on hand pantry items. When I cook my chicken I also save the broth in the freezer in 1 cup portions. This makes a lot for 3 people so I have soup to freeze. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, CHRISTY TO THE RESCUE AGAIN, WHAT WOULD WE ALL DO WITHOUT YOU!!!! They say all caps mean your shouting I am not shouting in a bad way just SHOUTING PRAISE for YOU!!!!!!
Just want to tell you that I made your apple scoop pie this wknd using Splenda brown sugar. It was so good. We had Cool Whip with it.
the plate and bowl are from a line called Temptations on QVC