Chicken Taco Soup (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (or 2 cups leftover/rotisserie chicken).
02 - 1 oz taco seasoning packet.
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil.
04 - 1/2 cup beer (or substitute with chicken/beef broth).
05 - 2 tbsp butter.
06 - 1 small yellow onion, diced.
07 - 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (or substitute bell pepper for milder heat).
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced.
09 - 1 tbsp tomato paste.
10 - 2 tsp brown sugar.
11 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
12 - 1-2 tsp hot sauce (optional for extra heat).
13 - 1 cup salsa.
14 - 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed.
15 - 15.25 oz can sweet corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn).
16 - 4 cups chicken broth.
17 - 1 cup beef broth.
18 - 1/3 cup sour cream.
19 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Instructions:

01 - Rub chicken with taco seasoning. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat, sear chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
02 - Turn off heat, add beer (or broth), and scrape up browned bits.
03 - Turn heat to medium, add butter, onions, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook until softened.
04 - Add tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (optional), salsa, black beans, corn, and both broths. Stir well.
05 - Add chicken back to pot, simmer for about 15 minutes.
06 - Mix some broth with sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Add it to the soup. Stir in cheese gradually.
07 - Top with avocado, lime wedges, tortilla chips, and/or fresh cilantro as desired.

Notes:

01 - This chicken taco soup features bold taco flavors and a rich, savory broth.
02 - You can substitute beer with broth for a non-alcoholic option.
03 - Adjust the heat level by using jalapeno or bell peppers and adding hot sauce as desired.