Description
This Simple Taco Soup recipe is a cozy, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and classic taco spices, it comes together quickly in one pot and is topped with all your favorite fixings. With minimal prep, this hearty soup is a comforting way to enjoy the flavors of tacos in an easy, family-friendly form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
Taco Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onion
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and onions with the spices.
- Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes: Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in Broth: Add the beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and cover. Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter option.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and add an extra can of beans or some quinoa.
- Adjust the spice level by using mild or spicy diced tomatoes and adjusting the chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
