Easy Taco Soup Recipe
This delicious and hearty taco soup recipe is easy to make and loaded with flavor. This high protein soup is a great well-balanced meal made with simple pantry staples.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chuck
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can red or pinto beans or use your favorite, 15 oz.
- 1 can black beans 15 oz.
- 1 can corn 15 oz.
- 1 cup water
- 2 cans petite-diced tomatoes 14.5 oz.
- 1 1.25 oz. packet taco seasoning or 1-2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
- ½ 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning or 1 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed
- chopped fresh cilantro optional
Toppings
- sliced avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeño, shredded lettuce, homemade taco sauce, caramelized onions
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and drain all except 2 tablespoons rendered fat. Transfer beef to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.1 lb. ground chuck
- In the same pan, add diced onion and jalapeño; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onion is translucent and vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.1 medium yellow onion, 1 jalapeño pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Add all other soup ingredients, stir well and bring to a low boil.1 can red or pinto beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can corn, 1 cup water, 2 cans petite-diced tomatoes
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed.1 1.25 oz. packet taco seasoning, ½ 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Simmer an additional 15 minutes over low heat.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, crackers or toasty bread. Enjoy!chopped fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeño, shredded lettuce, homemade taco sauce, caramelized onions
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Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2034mg | Potassium: 1801mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 10mg