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Taco Soup

A cozy bowl of Taco Soup for a quick family dinner, this hearty one-pot meal simmers into a protein-packed dish that tastes like tacos in a spoon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 516

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 17 oz corn, drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Topping Suggestions
  • Tortilla chips or Fritos
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • green onions
  • avocado
  • hot sauce
  • cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium. Add beef or turkey and break it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease completely for a cleaner-tasting Taco Soup.
  2. Stir in garlic, spices, tomatoes, green chiles, beans, corn, and broth. Mix well and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring a few times so nothing sticks. Taste and adjust salt, cumin, or chili powder.
  4. Ladle into bowls and pile on toppings.
Instant Pot Instructions
  1. Sauté to brown the meat, then drain. Add all ingredients plus 1/2 cup extra broth for pressure cooking.
  2. Seal and cook on High pressure for 3 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release and season to taste.
Slow Cooker Instructions
  1. Brown meat on the stovetop and drain. Add meat and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Stir, taste, and serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 18gSugar: 6g

Notes

Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles. Swap beans or tomatoes: pinto, fire-roasted, or Rotel. Use 2 to 3 tbsp taco seasoning instead of spices. Fresh garlic tastes brighter than powder, but both work.

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