If you love Taco soup then you're going to love this Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe. The best thing about Instant Pot Dump Taco Soup is that it’s a recipe that requires minimal effort.
This chicken taco soup is also a Zero Point Taco Soup on the Weight Watchers smart points plan which is a bonus! Enjoy this delicious dump and dash soup recipe as an easy weeknight meal!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Bursting with Flavor: The soup is packed with vibrant, Mexican-inspired spices and ingredients.
- One-Pot Wonder: Easy preparation and clean-up with the Instant Pot.
- Zero Points: If you follow the Weight Watchers plan then this is a zero point taco soup and is great for a low carb diet.
📋 Ingredients
The following ingredients make this dump-and-dash soup stand out:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: The main protein in this dish, providing a hearty base that absorbs the flavors of the spices well.
- Rotel (Canned Tomatoes & Green Chilies): Adds a tangy freshness and a hint of heat, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the soup.
- Taco Seasoning: Infuses the soup with a mix of traditional Mexican spices, giving it that authentic taco taste. Learn how to make Taco seasoning here.
- Cumin: Lends an earthy, warm flavor that's integral to the dish's signature taste.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Vegetarian Taco Soup: If you want to make a vegetarian Taco Soup, leave out the chicken and replace with about 8 oz of sliced mushrooms. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and then add in spices to taste.
- Chorizo: Add a spicy kick by incorporating chorizo sausage. Brown it with the vegetables or cook it separately and stir it into the soup.
- Ground Turkey: For a leaner option, substitute ground chicken with ground turkey. It still offers a great flavor and pairs well with taco seasonings.
- Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef and onion as the base and beef broth for a classic and hearty flavor.
- Beans: Experiment with different types of beans. Black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans all work well. You can even use a combination for added variety.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Taco Soup
- Step 1: Add all of your ingredients into the Instant Pot. Give it a good stir to make sure that everything is incorporated well. Close the Instant Pot lid by twisting it closed. Close the valve to seal the pressure by pushing the valve away from you.
- Step 2: Close the Instant Pot lid. Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. After the Instant Pot has completed pressure cooking, do a quick release. Remove the chicken breast from the Instant Pot and transfer to a cutting board. Shred your chicken breasts.
- Step 3: Add the shredded chicken back to your Instant Pot, mixing well.
- Step 4: Your soup is now ready to be served into bowls. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
This fantastic Instant pot taco soup is one of the most popular Instant Pot soup recipes here at The Instant Pot Table. It's an easy taco soup to make and makes an easy weeknight dinner. If you love this recipe you're also gonna love our Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- This dump-and-dash Taco soup tastes even better the next day as all of the flavors have time to marinate. So if you can, try making it ahead of time for a delicious meal the next night.
- Taco seasoning is convenient, but you can also create your own blend using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. For a great taco seasoning recipe try this one here!
- Corn adds sweetness and texture. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn, depending on availability.
💭 FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen chicken in this taco soup recipe! Simply increase the pressure cooking time from 10 to 12 minutes and then proceed with the rest of the instructions.
No, you can use any kind of diced tomatoes. We use Rotel as we like the kick it adds to the soup.
Yes. You can add other types of beans to Instant Pot Taco soup. We sometimes add kidney beans or pinto beans to our soup.
Yes, you can make this recipe spicier by adding extra chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add jalapenos or a small can of diced green chiles for an added kick!
For taco soup, you can generally store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Be sure to store in an airtight container. To freeze taco soup let the soup cool completely and then transfer it to airtight freezer containers. You can store the taco soup in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in your refrigerator when ready to enjoy again!
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Taco Soup:
- Serve this delicious soup with your favorite toppings such as Sour Cream, crushed tortilla chips, tortilla strips, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
- You can also garnish this taco soup Instant Pot recipe with diced green onions and cilantro.
- You can also serve your chicken taco soup with a Crusty Bread Roll and a little butter.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breast skinless and boneless
- 2 Cans Rotel 10 oz
- 2 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1 Can Seasoned Black Beans 15.5 Oz can drained
- 1 Can Tomato Sauce 8 oz
- 10 oz Frozen Corn
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Add all of your ingredients into the Instant Pot. Give it a good stir to make sure that everything is incorporated well.
- Close the Instant Pot lid by twisting it closed. Close the valve to seal the pressure by pushing the valve away from you.
- Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. After the Instant Pot has completed pressure cooking, do a quick release by pulling the valve toward you to release the pressure.
- Remove the chicken breast from the Instant Pot and transfer to a cutting board. Shred your chicken breasts, and then add the shredded chicken back to your Instant Pot, mixing well.
- Add your soup to bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your Instant Pot Taco Soup!
I make this often and freeze extras. I always put in some cream cheese for one extra creamy flavor addition. Thank you!
sounds yummy!
We love taco soup! I'll have to make this version. It is a meal everyone likes.
This is something that my husband would enjoy. I will have to make this for dinner.
This Instant Pot Dump And Dash Taco Soup looks really scrumptious. I am sure my sons will super love to have a bowl.
Printing this one out to make for the kids this week. I can't wait to try it.
This is so appetizing, you know. Perfect for today's weather.
I really loved this recipe! It's easy and delicious. I will definitely make this for my family. Thank you!
Wow, this looks amazing. I definitely need to make this for my family. I think they're going to love it. It has been a bit chilly here lately too, so this would be perfect.
After seeing all these instant pot dinner meal ideas I really need to get myself one of these. This taco soup sounds perfect!
i've made something similar just experimenting before. i'll try to follow this for sure
I love this easy taco soup recipe. I don't have an instant pot but I think I can cook this is a regular pot.
I have an instapot and I have been looking for more recipes, this one is perfect to put in to use this week, looks delicious
Love this dump and dash taco soup. perfect meal in a pot.
This makes me crave right now! I can't wait to try this recipe over the weekend!
The BEST instant pot taco soup recipe that is loaded with flavors! The BEST homemade taco soup that is the ultimate comfort food.
You finally offered a smaller recipe. I have the small IP and am alone so I don't need to cook for an army. Please think a little bit about people who have the smaller model.
I'm glad you found this useful. I do have a family of 7 so the recipes i share are often for around 5-6 people. Sadly I can't cater for every single need but one suggestion to get the most from these recipes would be to batch cook or make freezer meals if there is too much or half the recipe and ingredients. 🙂
I would like to make this but Rotel is not available nor is onion powder or garlic powder! I will try mixing a tin of chopped tomatoes with three chopped jalapeno chillies. and use onion and garlic flakes instead of powder?
Hi Paula, you can use minced garlic instead. I would add one tablespoon of minced garlic. I also can't get rotel right now so I use a regular can of diced tomatoes.