Easy Taco Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
267 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Description
The Easy Taco Soup recipe integrates ground beef browned with diced onions and bell peppers, enhanced by garlic and taco seasoning. Canned beans and corn add bulk and texture, while fresh diced tomatoes and beef broth form a rich base. Simmering the mixture melds these components into a cohesive soup with a savory taco-inspired flavor.
The soup has a comforting texture combining tender beans, vegetables, and ground beef in a flavorful broth. It can be made spicier with jalapeños, hot sauce, or increased taco seasoning and thickened by reducing broth or adding refried beans. Protein substitutions like ground turkey or pork are possible, and canned Rotel tomatoes may replace fresh for ease.
Taco Soup is served hot, often topped with favorites like sour cream, cheese, or tortilla chips. Its adaptable ingredients and preparation make it suitable for casual dinners or meal prepping. The recipe's notes emphasize adjusting spice, texture, and protein according to preference.
Ingredients
Taco Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning or more to taste
- 16 oz beans drained (kidney or pinto, canned
- 1 cup corn canned, freshly or frozen
- 1 1/2 cups tomato diced, from about 1 lb fresh tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, onion, and bell peppers and sauté until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook. Spoon out any excess fat.
- Add garlic and Taco Seasoning, and stir for another minute.
- Add beans, corn, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep at a simmer for for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste, or add more taco seasoning.
- Serve soup hot with your desired toppings.
Notes
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce to increase spice.
- Adjust thickness by varying broth amount or adding extra beans or refried beans.
- Swap ground beef for turkey, pork, or chicken as desired.
- Replace fresh tomatoes with canned diced tomatoes and green chiles for convenience.
- Serve with favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 22g | |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 461mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 804IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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