Salsa Chicken Soup (2026)

Saving money on salsa chicken soup does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

• This straightforward soup recipe makes a massive pot of comfort food on a cold winter's day.
• Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Who's in the mood for a large pot of comfort food?
• There's nothing better than hot soup on a cold day, and this Salsa Chicken Soup recipe fits the bill perfectly.
• Worth noting: let's take it up a notch right now, though, since...

Getting the Most From Salsa Chicken Soup

I have been making variations of salsa chicken soup for years, but generally it's been something I just threw together on a busy weeknight with leftover rotisserie chicken + salsa + chicken broth. This week I was inspired by a clearance whole chicken plus a jar of salsa I picked up discounted at ALDI, so decided it might be a bit tastier to apply both of these in paying a little more attention to a pot of salsa chicken soup on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

• This is still an straightforward recipe, but devoting the added time and beginning with a whole chicken assist to provide it the depth of flavor you find in a solid chicken soup, combined with the mildly spicy goodness of salsa.
• You can optionally jazz up your finished soup with shredded cheese, chopped green onion, sour cream... or, genuinely, any toppings you prefer.
• More importantly, think about what you like to add to your chili or to any soup with a bit of heat, and go from there.

Tips That Make a Difference

Salsa Chicken Soup Ingredients 4 lb whole chicken (see Note) ½ teaspoon seasoned salt 1 ½ teaspoon oregano, divided ½ teaspoon cumin Black pepper, to taste 2 medium onions, chopped 16 oz salsa 1 can corn, drained 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne Directions Remove chicken giblets, if present. Place the chicken breast side up in a large pot, then add enough water to nearly cover.

• Season with ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cumin, and black pepper to taste.
• Remember that bring to a boil.
• Skim any foam off the top and discard, then cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Simmer for about 90 minutes or until chicken shreds simply, stirring occasionally and skimming again as necessary. Remove chicken from pot and let it cool slightly.

• As a rule, shred chicken (see Note), discard the skin and bones, and return the cooked shredded chicken to the pot.
• Add onions, salsa, corn, beans, garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne to the soup pot.
• Stir, cover, and continue simmering on medium-low for another hour, stirring occasionally, or until onions have softened and flavors have blended.

Is Salsa Chicken Soup Worth It?

Serve the salsa chicken soup topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped green onion, tortilla chips, and/or other toppings of choice. In short, note: I actually used a larger 5+ lb chicken here, so I could reserve some of the cooked shredded meat for a second recipe.

• I consistently like to cook up a little added like this when making soup from a whole chicken, so as to have some left over for another meal!
• If applying a smaller chicken, though, return all of the cooked chicken to the pot after shredding.
• This straightforward salsa chicken soup recipe makes a MASSIVE pot of comfort food Now, that's plenty of soup!

Where the Real Savings Hide

Worth noting: but we'll look at this as a bonus: Leftovers for the win, right? (I just had a bowl for lunch, myself...) Salsa chicken soup is the perfect straightforward soup recipe to simmer away on your stove on a lazy Sunday afternoon, giving you a comfort food dinner to look forward to all day. This savory salsa chicken soup recipe is naturally gluten free, and simmering a whole chicken to create the broth adds so much richness + complexity to the final flavor.

• You can control the heat level here with the type of salsa you pick; with the medium salsa used here, the soup wasn't spicy but did have just a little underlying heat to it.
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• More importantly, salsa Chicken Soup Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark This naturally gluten free Salsa Chicken Soup recipe has a little underlying heat, and the depth of flavor that comes from beginning your soup by simmering a whole chicken!

A Closer Look at Salsa Chicken Soup

Place the chicken breast side up in a large pot, then add enough water to nearly cover. Season with ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon cumin, and black pepper to taste.

• Bring to a boil.
• Remember that skim any foam off the top and discard, then cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer for about 90 minutes or until chicken shreds simply, stirring occasionally and skimming again as necessary.
• Remove chicken from pot and let it cool slightly.

What to Know About Salsa Chicken Soup

Shred chicken (see Note), discard the skin and bones, and return the cooked shredded chicken to the pot. Add onions, salsa, corn, beans, garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne to the soup pot.  Stir, cover, and continue simmering on medium-low for another hour, stirring occasionally, or until onions have softened and flavors have blended.

As a rule, serve the salsa chicken soup topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped green onion, tortilla chips, and/or other toppings of choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on salsa chicken soup?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. This week I was inspired by a clearance whole chicken plus a jar of salsa I picked up discounted at ALDI, so decided it might be a bit tastier to apply both of these in paying a little more attention to a pot of salsa ch....

Is it worth shopping around for salsa chicken soup?

Usually yes. This is still an straightforward recipe, but devoting the added time and beginning with a whole chicken assist to provide it the depth of flavor you find in a solid chicken soup, combined with the mildly spicy goodness o....

Smart Ways to Save More on Salsa Chicken Soup

• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
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• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
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Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and salsa chicken soup gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.