Taco Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Taco Soup Recipe
Description
This Taco Soup Recipe blends ground beef with black beans, corn, chili beans, tomatoes with green chilies, and seasoning mixes to create a thick, flavorful soup. The taco and ranch seasonings contribute layers of savory and tangy notes, while the variety of beans and vegetables add texture and substance. When cooked on the stove, the beef is browned and mixed with all ingredients before simmering to meld flavors. Alternative methods include slow cooker and Instant Pot versions for hands-off preparation.
The resulting soup is moderately thick, with a rich, spiced broth that holds chunky vegetables and beans. It pairs well with toppings like tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped green onions to customize individual servings. This soup works well for casual meals and can serve a crowd or be stored for leftovers.
For storage, the soup keeps in the refrigerator up to three days and freezes for up to three months. The recipe can be adapted to vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding extra beans for protein. The flexible cooking options and make-ahead potential make this soup convenient for busy kitchens and meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef or ground chicken or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1-1/2 /2 cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-1/4 ounce) can corn drained, or use frozen whole kernel corn, whole kernel
- 1 (16-ounce) can mild chili beans undrained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 2 1/2 /2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles optional
- salt to taste when serving
- black pepper to taste when serving
Optional toppings:
- tortilla chips
- sour cream
- green onions chopped
- cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe
- Cook ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and stir until well combined.
- Add water and mix well. Add all other ingredients and stir until well combined. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer uncovered until all ingredients are heated well throughout, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped green onions, or shredded cheddar cheese
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat. Pour the browned meat into the slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, water, black beans, corn, chili beans, tomatoes, ranch seasoning, and the green chilies. Stir until well combined.
- Cook on low setting for 6 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped green onions, or shredded cheese.
Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute. Add ground beef to the Instant Pot and cook until the ground beef has browned, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add the taco seasoning, water, black beans, corn, chili beans, tomatoes, ranch seasoning and green chilis to the Instant Pot. Stir until well combined.
- Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Cook for 10 minutes on High Setting. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes and then carefully release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped green onions, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Allow cooled soup to freeze in a suitable container for up to 3 months.
- For a vegetarian version, omit ground beef and add additional beans instead.
- Serve with optional toppings like tortilla chips, sour cream, green onions, or shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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