Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot Taco Soup that combines ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and zesty taco seasoning into a hearty, protein-rich meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz / 425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz / 425g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz / 425g) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz / 425g) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz / 283g) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
3 cups chicken or beef broth
1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, and lime juice.
Notes
Use ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter version.
Replace meat with extra beans or lentils and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Add diced jalapeños, chili flakes, or hot sauce to increase spice level.
Stir in cooked rice or quinoa for extra heartiness.
Add cream cheese or heavy cream for a creamier texture.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
