Description
Hearty Taco Soup is a flavorful and satisfying soup that combines the bold flavors of tacos in a comforting and hearty bowl. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Saute onion and garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Add seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning and cumin, cook for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- This soup freezes well and is ideal for meal prep.
- For extra heat, add more green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
