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Taco Soup
This easy Taco Soup recipe is one of my favorite meals when I want something healthy, quick, and tasty. Bonus that it's a one-pot meal and you could also make it in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 516 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 cloves garlic , minced (or substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes undrained
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can Kidney Beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 17 ounce can corn , drained
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Topping Suggestions:
- Tortilla chips, or fritos
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- green onions , chopped
- avocado , chopped
- hot sauce
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Brown the meat and remove any grease, if needed. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, before serving. Garnish with desired toppings.
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Notes
- (Nutritional label does not include toppings)
- Storage Instructions: leftovers will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Freezing Instructions: Store in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and simmer on the stove until warm.
- Instant Pot Taco Soup: Brown ground beef on sauté setting until cooked. Remove grease. Add remaining ingredients and add one extra cup of broth. Cook on manual/high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before carefully removing the lid.
- Crock Pot Taco Soup: Brown ground beef on the stove. Add the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Vegetarian Taco Soup: Leave the meat out and add extra beans.
- Chicken Taco Soup: Use cooked shredded chicken in place of ground beef.
- Spices: One packet of taco seasoning can replace the dry spices listed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1541mg
(64%)
Potassium
1727mg
(49%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
762IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1541mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1727mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 762IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.