Description
Savory Mexican-inspired Hearty Taco Soup delivers a robust blend of ground beef, beans, and zesty spices that dance across your palate. Comforting and quick to prepare, this soul-warming dish promises a delicious meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can tomato sauce
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground meat in a large pot over medium heat, crumbling and browning thoroughly for about 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions into the meat, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat mixture, stirring continuously to distribute evenly and activate the spices for 2 minutes.
- Pour in black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, beef broth, and salsa, mixing ingredients comprehensively.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop depth for 25-30 minutes.
- Transfer steaming soup into serving bowls, creating a canvas for creative toppings like shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, fresh cilantro sprigs, creamy avocado cubes, and crispy tortilla chip garnishes.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian version that maintains the hearty texture and protein content.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and homemade taco seasoning, controlling salt levels without compromising flavor intensity.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store in refrigerator for quick weeknight meal assembly, making dinner preparation effortless and stress-free.
- Freeze leftover soup in individual portions for convenient lunches, ensuring a delicious meal is always within reach during busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg