Description
Hearty Taco Soup is a flavorful and comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Made with ground beef or turkey, beans, corn, and a blend of classic taco seasonings, this slow-cooked soup combines robust Mexican-inspired flavors into a warm, satisfying dish. Topped with cheese, sour cream, and fresh garnishes, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that is both wholesome and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Tortilla chips
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey together with the chopped onion until the meat is fully browned and the onions are soft and translucent. Drain off any excess fat to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Transfer to the Slow Cooker: Place the cooked meat and onions into your slow cooker. Add the kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with or without green chilies), tomato sauce, beef or chicken broth, taco seasoning packet, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything well to combine.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible. The soup is done when all the flavors have melded together and the soup is thoroughly heated and aromatic.
- Serve: Give the soup a good stir and taste for seasoning adjustments. Add more salt, pepper, or spices if needed to suit your preference.
- Ladle and Garnish: Serve the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, crunchy tortilla chips, or jalapeños for an added kick.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add extra diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Using a slow cooker makes this recipe perfect for busy days; you can set it and forget it.
- Leftover soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
