Description
Discover how to make Easy Taco Soup with this simple recipe. Try it today for a delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn kernels, drained (or 1½ cups frozen corn)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until completely browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving about a tablespoon in the pot for flavor.
- Step 2: Add Aromatics and Spices Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning packet, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Stir continuously for about 1 minute to toast the spices and coat the meat mixture thoroughly. This step is crucial for developing the authentic taco flavor that makes this Easy Taco Soup so irresistible.
- Step 3: Build the Soup Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce. Stir well, using your spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. These flavorful bits will enhance your soup’s depth. Next, add the drained and rinsed black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Give everything a good stir to combine.
- Step 4: Simmer Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. For even richer flavor, you can simmer for up to 30 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly as it simmers. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Step 5: Serve Ladle the hot Easy Taco Soup into bowls and let everyone customize their portion with their favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado chunks, fresh cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips all make excellent additions that transform this simple soup into a complete meal. A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before eating adds a bright finish that complements the rich flavors perfectly.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg