Description
Hearty Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein and fiber, this soup is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and chili powder.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, crushed tomatoes, diced green chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
