Easy Taco Soup
User Reviews
4.9
Easy Taco Soup
Description
Easy Taco Soup starts by browning ground beef with yellow onion before incorporating taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix for complex seasoning. Rinsed kidney and pinto beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, corn, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes are then added, creating a robust, flavorful base.
The soup is boiled briefly before simmering so the flavors meld and the textures soften. This produces a soup with a mix of tender meat, soft beans, and chunky vegetables, creating a balanced and comforting dish with a southwestern influence provided by the taco seasoning.
This soup is easy to prepare and suitable for casual weeknight dinners. It can be served alone or with tortilla chips, garnishes like sour cream, shredded cheese, or fresh cilantro to complement the bold flavors.
Note included mentions clickable timers for cooking steps but no additional storage or serving tips.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, dark
- 15 ounces pinto beans , drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with chiles
- 2 cups corn
- 2 cups beef broth
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- Add the ground beef and onion to a large dutch oven on medium heat and cook until browned then add in the taco and ranch seasonings and mix well.
- Add in the kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, corn, broth and crushed tomatoes, mix well.
- Bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer and cooking for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Click on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking for better timing management.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 1122mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18.1mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.