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Bowl of easy and flavorful taco soup garnished with cilantro and lime

Taco Soup

A fast, filling, and universally liked taco soup made with ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey Use turkey for a leaner soup
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Substitute with pinto or kidney beans
  • 1 can corn, drained Fresh or frozen corn also works
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies Mild or hot, depending on preference
  • 1 packet or 2 taco seasoning About 2 tbsp homemade blend
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth Low-sodium broth recommended
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped Any color
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • shredded cheese Optional toppings
  • sour cream Optional toppings
  • cilantro Optional toppings
  • avocado Optional lime wedges

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the ground beef or turkey.
  2. Brown the meat, breaking it into small pieces until no pink remains.
  3. Drain off any excess fat, leaving browned bits for flavor.
  4. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the taco seasoning so it coats the meat and vegetables.
  6. Add the drained black beans, drained corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  7. Pour in the 4 cups of broth and stir to combine.
  8. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve hot in bowls and offer toppings on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit meat and use vegetable broth. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat gently.

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