Easy Taco Soup Recipe
This delicious and hearty taco soup recipe is easy to make and loaded with flavor. This high protein soup is a great well balanced meal that is made with simple pantry staples.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed, diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can red or pinto beans
- 1 15 ounce can black beans
- 1 15 ounce can corn
- 1 cup water
- 2 14.5 ounce cans petite-diced tomatoes
- 1 1.25 ounce packet taco seasoning or 1-2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
- ½ 1 ounce packet Ranch Seasoning or 1 tablespoon Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed
- Chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and drain all except 2 tablespoons rendered fat. Transfer beef to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- In the same pan, add diced onion and jalapeno; cook over medium heat , stirring often, until onion is translucent and vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
- Add all other soup ingredients, stir well and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed.
- Simmer an additional 15 minutes over low heat.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, crackers or toasty bread.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
We adapted this recipe from my grandma, Harriett Gall
- I like to use red and black beans in this soup, but you can substitute these for any beans that you have.
- The flavors in this soup get stronger the more it sets - I always like to make it the day before!
- Make the easy taco soup in a dutch oven or heavy bottom pan. They will distribute the heat more evenly so that the bottom is less likely to burn.
- This soup can be frozen up to 4 months or refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 5 days. We recommend freezing in a freezer safe gallon ziplock bag to save space!
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2034mg | Potassium: 1801mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1590IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 10mg