Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe brings together ground beef browned with garlic salt and taco seasoning, mixed with onion, corn, black and kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cooking under pressure intensifies the flavors and softens the beans and vegetables, while the broth creates a rich, soup-like base. The recipe relies on common seasoning and canned ingredients for convenience.
The resulting soup has a balanced texture with tender beans and corn kernels that add slight sweetness. The taco seasoning and garlic salt infuse the broth with southwestern spices. This meal can be served garnished with shredded cheese and crunchy tortilla chips, adding creaminess and crunch to each serving.
It's suited for a filling meal without complicated preparation, especially when you need a warm, savory dish from simple ingredients. You can customize toppings or add additional spices to adjust the soup flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning or ½ packet of taco seasoning mix if store bought, homemade
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ onion diced
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 black bean 15 oz can, canned
- 1 Kidney Beans 15 oz can, can
- 1 crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes (15 oz can, can
- 4 cups chicken broth
- cheese shredded cheese, for toppings
- tortilla chips shredded cheese, for toppings
Instructions
- Turn the Instant pot on the saute setting.
- Brown the ground beef. Drain any fat.
- Toss everything else in the Instant pot (except for the toppings).
- Add the lid and lock and set the valve to "sealing".
- Set the pressure for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release and stir to combine.
Notes
- Top the soup with shredded cheese and tortilla chips just before serving to add contrasting textures.
- Additional toppings can be added based on preference, such as sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.