Taco Soup Recipe

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4.9

24 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    281 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Soup Recipe

This taco soup recipe is chunky and easy to make with lots of tomatoes, ground beef, beans, chilies, and taco seasonings, loaded with real taco flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef use ground turkey for a healthier, lower calorie option
  • olive oil as needed
  • 1 onion chopped, small
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (use serrano pepper for spicier)
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (or use a 4-ounce can diced green chilies)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup corn (frozen works great here)
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 28 ounce tomato whole, canned
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can black beans drained, 12 ounces
  • 1 can pinto beans drained (or use kidney beans or more black beans, 12 ounces
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lime wedges

FOR SERVING/OPTIONAL/IDEAS

  • green onion chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, jalapeno slices, lime wedges, shredded cheddar cheese, anything you might put on a taco
  • cilantro
  • jalapeno pepper
  • lime
  • tortilla chips
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot to medium heat and add a couple tablespoons olive oil. Add ground beef or turkey along with onion and peppers. Cook about 8-10 minutes to brown the meat and soften the onion and peppers.
  2. Add garlic and stir. Cook another minute or so.
  3. Add taco seasoning and stir to incorporate.
  4. Add whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn and chicken stock. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20-30 minutes. The flavors will develop more the longer you leave it. It will smell so good in the house!
  6. Serve into bowls and squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top, then swirl it in. Just a bit, about ¼ to ½ a lime.
  7. Top with your desired ingredients. We used some cilantro, green onions, jalapeno slices, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese and lime wedges. So good!

Notes

  • Nutritional value is estimated without the toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 579mg (24%) Potassium 747mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1148IU (23%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 579mg 24%
Potassium 747mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1148IU 23%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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