Description
This Easy Taco Soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that comes together quickly. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or for feeding a crowd, this soup is packed with savory beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, all simmered together with zesty taco seasoning. Top it off with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, then add taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- This soup freezes well—store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier kick, add a chopped jalapeño or extra chili powder when browning the beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
