Description
This Easy Taco Soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, this soup is easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder (if using), and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and freezes well.
- For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño or use hot taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
