Description
A hearty and flavorful Taco Soup recipe packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, seasoned with classic taco spices. Perfect for a quick, one-pot meal that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings like tortilla chips, sour cream, and avocado.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or substitute 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
- 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 (optional)
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped avocado
- Hot sauce
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and add the lean ground beef. Cook it thoroughly, breaking it apart as it browns. Remove any excess grease from the pot for a cleaner flavor.
- Add Seasonings and Ingredients: Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, dried oregano, paprika, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to coat the meat evenly with spices.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the undrained crushed tomatoes, diced green chiles, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and low-sodium beef broth. Stir everything together to combine fully.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and blend the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the taco soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, avocado, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- This easy Taco Soup recipe is a healthy, quick, and delicious one-pot meal option.
- It can also be adapted for slow cooking using a Crock Pot or pressure cooking using an Instant Pot for convenience.
- Using lean ground turkey is a great alternative to ground beef for a lighter version.
- Adjust seasoning levels to suit your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure the broth and toppings are gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 516 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1541 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 18 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
