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Taco soup with avocado, cheese, cilantro, jalapeños, chips, and lime in a ceramic bowl.

Recipe: Taco Soup


  • Author: Emma Skillet
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x

Description

A quick, cozy Taco Soup with beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles simmered in a bold, spiced broth—perfect for piling on toppings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Lean ground beef 1 lb
  • Onion chopped small 1
  • Garlic minced 45 cloves
  • Beef or chicken broth 4 cups
  • Corn drained 15 oz
  • Black beans drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • Chili beans in chili sauce 15 oz
  • Crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • Chopped green chiles 4 oz
  • Chili powder 1 tbsp
  • Ground cumin 2 tsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp
  • Onion powder 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder 1 tsp
  • Salt pepper cayenne to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large pot until no longer pink; spoon off excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  3. Add broth, corn, black beans, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
  4. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or longer for deeper flavor.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning; ladle into bowls and add favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium broth and adjust salt at the end.
  • For thicker soup, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
  • For smoky depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a spoon of chipotle in adobo.
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 320Kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g

Keywords: Taco Soup