5 from 78 votes
Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup is a hearty, savory soup made with browned ground beef, sweet onions, bell peppers, and a blend of Mexican-inspired seasonings including tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and lime juice. Beans, corn, and beef broth create a filling, balanced texture. The soup simmers until flavors meld, then is served with a variety of toppings like sour cream, cotija cheese, avocado, jalapeños, and corn chips for added flavor and texture contrast.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 14.5 oz tomato or regular diced tomatoes, diced; Mexican-style
- 1 can 14.5 oz lime
- 1 can 14.5 oz cilantro
- 1 can 4.5 oz green chilies diced
- lime juice and zest of one
- 1 packet 1oz taco seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 can 15.5oz black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15.5oz pink beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15.5oz corn drained, optional, whole kernel
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups beef broth adjust based on how thick you want the soup
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Toppings
- sour cream
- cotija cheese
- avocado
- jalapeño sliced
- corn chips
Instructions
- Add oil to a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef and do not move it for 2-3 minutes to get a nice sear.
- Start breaking apart the beef with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until it is no longer pink. Drain excess fat, leaving only about 2-3 tablespoons.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers, stir and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped green chiles, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, lime juice, zest, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add beans and corn if using, and add beef broth. Add 2 cups, stir to combine, and add more if needed.
- Cover and simmer the taco soup on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the soup is too thick, add more broth until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
0g
(0%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
233mg
(10%)
Potassium
334mg
(7%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
15.5mg
(17%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15.5mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.