Instant Pot Taco Soup
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4.3
Instant Pot Taco Soup
Description
This soup starts with browning ground beef in the Instant Pot, which develops a rich base flavor. Then the beef is combined with chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, and a blend of ranch and taco seasonings. Pressure cooking melds these ingredients, creating a flavorful broth infused with spices, tender beans, and vegetables.
The soup balances savory meatiness with the mild heat and herbaceous notes of seasoning packets, while the tomatoes add acidity and the corn lends subtle sweetness and texture. The resulting texture is hearty with a soup broth consistency, suitable for spooning into bowls and topping with preferred garnishes such as cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs.
Instant Pot Taco Soup works as a filling, nutrient-rich meal for busy days since it requires simple preparation and fast cooking. Toppings can customize flavor and texture upon serving. This soup can be paired with cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 packets Ranch dressing mix
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes with chiles
- 14.5 ounces black beans
- 14 ounces corn
Instructions
- Set electric pressure cooker to BROWN and cook the ground beef until it is browned.
- Remove from pressure cooker and drain.
- Add all other ingredients to the pressure cooker, fasten the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and set to HIGH for 15 minutes.
- When the 15 minutes is up carefully do a quick release to let the steam out before removing the lid from the pot.
- Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite taco toppings before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 722mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.