Easy Taco Soup

A bowl of Taco Soup with various toppings adds a burst of flavor and texture to this delicious dish.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Taco Soup brings all the classic taco flavors—seasoned beef, beans, corn, and fire-roasted chilies—into one comforting bowl. Top it with sour cream, Cheddar, and some chips for dipping!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Mexican

Keyword: Easy Taco Soup, taco soup, taco soup recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $14.10

Equipment

Large pot

Ingredients

Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion finely diced, 1-1/2 cups
1 pound ground beef lean, 93/7
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16-ounce) can chili beans or pinto beans, undrained, see note 1
1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (15.25-ounce) can southwestern corn or plain corn, undrained
1 (4-ounce) can mild diced green chiles undrained, fire-roasted if possible
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
Chips for dipping
Toppings as desired see note 2

Seasonings (or use 1 Packet Taco Seasoning)

1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Push onions to the sides of the pot and increase heat to high. Add ground beef to the center, crumbling it as it cooks. Cook until fully browned. If there’s excess grease, drain it off.
Add garlic and all seasoning ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste (I add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Sauté the mixture, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Add remaining soup ingredients except toppings. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer, uncovered, 10–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed (see note 3).
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your chosen toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Chili beans are canned beans in a seasoned chili sauce, enhancing the flavor of the soup without additional effort on your end! If you can’t find chili beans, use ranch beans or drained and rinsed pinto beans instead.

Note 2: Optional toppings: sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions or cilantro, diced ripe avocado, lime, and/or jalapeño.

Note 3: Adjust Taco Soup’s consistency by adding broth for a thinner soup, or using extra beans or simmering longer for a thicker version.

Storage: Store in an airtight container up to 3–5 days in the fridge. Taco Soup only gets better as it sits! You can freeze in freezer bags or containers for easier thawing.

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