Description
This Easy Taco Soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, combining lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, beans, and classic taco seasoning simmered together to create a comforting soup that’s quick to prepare and serves six.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
Canned Goods and Seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Be sure to break it apart as it cooks and then drain the excess grease to keep the soup light.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Sauté together until the vegetables soften, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes: Stir in the rinsed black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with their juice along with the taco seasoning. Mix everything well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Simmer the Soup: Let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes to meld the flavors. If the soup is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding broth or water as needed. Taste and season with salt or additional taco seasoning as desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños with the onions and peppers.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting the ground beef with more beans or textured vegetable protein.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, or tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and also freeze nicely for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
