Sauté the aromatics – Heat a drizzle of oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently for two to three minutes until fragrant.

Add the seasoning and base ingredients – Stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, and smoked paprika to enhance the flavor. Then, add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Mix everything well to ensure the seasoning coats the ingredients evenly.

Pour in the broth and simmer – Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Finish with fresh lime juice – Just before serving, squeeze in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.

Serve with toppings – Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.

Combine all ingredients – Add the diced onion, garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Set and cook – Cover and cook on low for six to eight hours or high for three to four hours.

Finish with lime juice – Stir in the lime juice just before serving for a burst of freshness.

Garnish and enjoy – Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla strips.

Sauté the aromatics – Select the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat a drizzle of oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for two minutes until softened.

Layer the ingredients – Stir in the taco seasoning, cumin, and smoked paprika. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Give everything a good stir.

Pressure cook – Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. Once done, quick-release the steam.

Add the finishing touch – Stir in the fresh lime juice and mix well.

Serve with toppings – Ladle the soup into bowls and customize with your favorite garnishes.

For a thicker soup, mash some black beans before serving or add a cornstarch slurry.

Short on time? Use rotisserie chicken for an easy, flavor-packed shortcut.

Prefer extra spice? Stir in chopped jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.

Meal prep friendly – This soup stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or can be frozen for up to three months.