Mary Anne's Taco Soup

Warm up your weeknight dinner routine with Mary Anne's Taco Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that brings all the vibrant tastes of your favorite tacos into a comforting bowl of soup. This quick and easy recipe combines tender ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic, and a medley of pantry staples like canned tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Seasoned to perfection with taco seasoning and a surprising twist of ranch dressing mix, the soup simmers in savory beef broth to create a rich and satisfying base. Perfect for busy nights, it’s ready in just 40 minutes and can be customized with toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Pair it with crisp tortilla chips for the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Don’t forget to pin this recipe for an easy dinner idea loaded with Tex-Mex flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 15-ounce cans canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 15-ounce can canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15-ounce can canned corn (drained)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
• 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 2 cups tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

Step 3

Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, kidney beans, canned corn, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix, stirring to mix evenly.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, if using.

Step 9

Serve with a side of tortilla chips for dipping or crumbling into the soup. Enjoy your Mary Anne's Taco Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1939.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2831.8

Total Fat 131.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 184.7mg	0%
Sodium 6579.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.5g
Protein 105.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1482.5mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3422.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 44.7%