Taco Soup
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5
Taco Soup
Description
This Taco Soup begins by browning lean ground beef with diced onion and jalapeño, building a savory base enhanced with taco seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Tomato sauce, beef broth, and canned tomatoes with green chilies provide a flavorful liquid that simmers to slightly thicken. Corn and pinto beans add heartiness and body, while melting in a Mexican cheese blend enriches the soup with creaminess and mild sharpness.
The soup offers a balance of spicy, savory, and slightly tangy flavors with tender ground meat and soft beans. Typical taco toppings like cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and avocado serve as garnishes and add contrasting textures and cooling notes. This makes the soup a versatile dish for casual meals, especially when craving a warm, spiced bowl reminiscent of taco components.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef lean
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce plain, canned
- 2 cups beef broth
- 10 ounce can rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 1/2 cups corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- 14-ounce can pinto beans or chili beans
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
Toppings:
- cilantro
- sour cream
- cheese
- tortilla strips
- avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and onions, and jalapeno and stir to coat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the grease out of the skillet or blot with a paper towel to remove excess grease. Add in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder.
- Reduce heat to medium and add tomato sauce, beef broth, and rotel tomatoes. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Add in corn, beans, and cheese and heat for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Taste for seasonings.
- Serve with sour cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, Mexican cheese, and avocado.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 799IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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