Description
This Easy Taco Soup combines seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, corn, and tomatoes in a flavorful broth, delivering all the beloved flavors of tacos in a comforting soup form. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, until about halfway done (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Add the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Let the soup simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the broth to slightly reduce.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, choose a hot taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make the soup vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based alternative and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- This soup pairs well with cornbread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy taco soup, taco soup recipe, ground beef soup, Mexican soup, quick dinner recipe