Description
This hearty and flavorful Taco Soup is a delicious one-pot meal combining lean ground beef, a blend of spices, beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes. Simmered to perfection and topped with classic taco fixings, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or game day gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Spices
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 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
Soup Base and Beans
- 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
Toppings
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Green onions, chopped
- Avocado, chopped
- Hot sauce
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef (or turkey) and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove any excess grease from the pot if necessary.
- Add Spices and Ingredients: To the browned meat, add minced garlic (or garlic powder), chili powder, ground cumin, salt, dried oregano, paprika, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices with the meat.
- Add Soup Base: Pour in the crushed tomatoes with their juices, diced green chiles, rinsed and drained kidney beans, black beans, corn, and low-sodium beef broth. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to blend the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Add toppings like tortilla chips or Fritos, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, avocado, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro according to your preference.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used as a leaner substitute for beef.
- Rinsing and draining canned beans reduces sodium and improves texture.
- Adjust chili powder and hot sauce amounts to control spice level.
- Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Taco Soup, beef soup, Mexican soup, easy soup recipe, ground beef recipes, one pot meal, hearty soup
