Description
This easy taco soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional taco spices come together in a savory broth, simmered to perfection and topped with classic garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Simple to prepare with stovetop or slow cooker options, this comforting soup is a tasty way to enjoy all the beloved taco flavors in a warm, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (946ml) beef or chicken broth or stock
- 1 (15 oz) (432g) canned corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) (425g) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) (425g) canned chili beans in chili sauce
- 1 (28 oz) (793g) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4 oz) (113g) canned chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions
- Cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Aromatics (Stovetop): In a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the beef or chicken broth, drained corn, black beans, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the soup on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a deeper, richer flavor, you may simmer the soup longer to develop the spices.
- Serve: Ladle the taco soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, cilantro, tortilla chips, and lime wedges as desired.
- Slow Cooker Option: Place raw ground beef in the bottom of the crockpot, breaking it into small chunks, or brown it beforehand for extra flavor. Add all other ingredients except toppings, mix well, cover, and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For a spicier soup, add extra cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth.
- You can customize toppings to include avocado, jalapeños, or chopped tomatoes.
