A nice bowl of taco soup is such a warm and comforting delight any time of the year. And although my homemade taco soup can be a meal in itself, I love to bulk it up with some options. After eating this soup many times, my family and I have come up with our favorite go-alongs for taco soup to share with you! Below you will find 65 delicious ideas for what to serve with taco soup.
What To Serve With Taco Soup
My whole family says I make the best taco soup. It’s a tried and true, easy recipe I have made dozens and dozens of times. This warm and spicy, hearty soup is a family favorite made with simple ingredients we enjoy again and again. And it is packed with an amazing rich flavor!
Another great thing about chicken taco soup is that it lends itself to so many great go-alongs.
I know it can be hard to know what to pair with this amazingly flavorful soup, but my family enjoyed it so many ways that we’ve compiled a list of our 65 (yes!) delightful sides, mains, and more to go with this delicious soup.
- Appetizers – Chips and guac, salsa, taco dip, warmed tortillas, all complement taco soup tremendously
- Bread – Garlic bread, cornbread, breadsticks, homemade dinner rolls are all great options for sopping up all the soup!
- Salad – chopped salad, broccoli salad, edamame salad, quinoa salad, rice salad, all are fantastic accompaniments
- Vegetables – delicious sides like roasted veggies, mushrooms, green beans, asparagus, cauliflower, and more all go very well with this soup
- Desserts – from Mexican chocolate cake to tres leche to spicy grilled peaches, you’ll want something sweet to finish off this amazing meal.
- Drinks – Cold margaritas or beer for those who imbibe, or try it with a refreshing Brazilian lemonade or Mexican lemonade for an alcohol free option.
- Toppings – Top your chicken tortilla soup with all your favorite taco toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, chives or green onions, bell peppers, crushed crispy tortilla chips.
Is Taco Soup Gluten Free?
My recipe, and most recipes, for taco soup is naturally gluten free when made with my homemade taco seasoning blend. If you’re using a store bought package mix, double check the ingredients.
Easy Taco Soup Recipe with Black Beans
This is my family’s favorite taco soup recipe and it comes together in 30 minutes! It’s packed with fresh ingredients and fresh flavors. The ingredient amounts are measured to my family’s tastes, but you can cater the spice to your liking.
Enjoy this as a party food or a delicious weeknight meal.
Toppings for Taco Soup
Top your chicken tortilla soup with any and all of your taco favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, jalapenos or pickled onions, chives, green chiles, peppers, crushed tortilla chips or Fritos.
Garnish with a little cilantro or parsley and more crunchy tortilla strips.
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Skip packaged spice mixes from the grocery store and make your own! This low carb homemade taco seasoning recipe is ready in minutes. The ingredients are probably already sitting in your pantry!
Once I started making my own seasoning, I couldn’t believe how often I was reaching into the cupboard for it. This really is such an awesome recipe!
What to Serve With Taco Soup
Here we go with my family’s 65 favorite options they like to eat with this chicken taco soup.
Chips and Dips
Chips and dip are fantastic with homemade taco soup. Together they can even make a whole meal, and you really can’t go wrong with any of these great options.
- Quick and Easy Homemade Guacamole
- Fresh and Spicy Bean Salsa
- Mango Jalapeno Salsa
- Sesame Pineapple Salsa
- Pico de Gallo with Avocado
- Easy Taco Cups
- 7-Layer Taco Dip
- 11-Layer Vegan Taco Salad
- Loaded Nachos
- Sausage Cheese Dip
Bread
You want something to sop up every last little bit of this tortilla soup. These bread options are the perfect way to get every last delicious drop..
Salads
From classic chopped salad, fresh cucumber tomato salad, or crispy kale and garbanzo salad, I can personally attest that all these salads taste amazing as a lighter option paired with taco soup.
- Classic Chopped Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Tomato, Edamame, and Corn Salad
- Easy Quinoa and Edamame Salad
- Crispy Kale and Garbanzo Bean Salad
- Southwest 3-Bean Salad
- Vegetable Rice Salad
Vegetables and Sides
Sure this soup is already packed with vegetables and beans, but as a mom, I’m always trying to get my boys to eat more of them. These are just a few kid-approved options for the best side dishes.
- Roasted Broccoli
- Refried Beans, Pinto Beans, or Kidney Beans
- Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Zucchini Fritters
- Zucchini Chips
- Spanish or Mexican Rice
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Sauteed Cabbage
- Grilled Cabbage Steaks
- Mexican Slaw
- Pickled Red Onions
- Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Vegetables
- Spiced Potato Wedges
- Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
- Grilled Corn With Spicy Cilantro Lime Butter
Mains
If you’re serving this soup as a starter to a larger meal, might I suggest any of these magnificent main dish choices as a great option to go with the soup.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Frito Taco Casserole
- Vegan Enchilada Casserole
- Oven-Baked Ground Beef Tacos
- Barbacoa Beef Tacos
- Fiesta Lime Chicken
- Cubano Sandwiches
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
- One-Pot Rice and Beans Taco Skillet
- Mexican Stuffed Peppers
- Chorizo Tacos
- Chicken or Cheese Quesadillas
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
- Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole Bake
- Tequila Lime Tofu Cutlets
Desserts
Finish off your meal with any of theSE delicious sweet treats! There isn’t a bad choice in the bunch.
- Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
- Chocolate Ganache Cake or Cupcakes
- Mexican Chocolate Cake
- Easy Baked Churros
- Spicy Grilled Peaches
- Tres Leche Cake
Drinks and Refreshments
You’ll want something to wash all this great food down. And these margaritas and lemonade recipes are exactly what you want to go along with your amazing soup.
- Grapefruit Lime Margaritas
- 4-Ingredient Margaritas
- Grand Marnier Margarita
- Watermelon Margarita
- Peach Lemonade
- Brazilian Lemonade
- Mexican Lemonade
- Beer – choose a classic Mexican brew
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