Ralayne's Taco Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, Ralayne's Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder combines savory ground beef, tender legumes, sweet corn, and tangy tomatoes, all simmered together with an irresistible blend of taco seasoning and creamy ranch mix for a rich, zesty broth. Topped with your choice of grated cheese, sour cream, crunchy tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, or creamy avocado, this crowd-pleaser is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding six generous servings, this taco soup is a must-try for anyone craving a cozy, easy meal with Southwestern flair. Perfect for quick dinners, game-day spreads, or meal prep, it’s a recipe your family and friends will ask for again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 15 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 15 ounces Canned sweet corn (drained)
• 15 ounces Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces Canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 8 ounces Tomato sauce
• 4 cups Low-sodium beef broth
• 1 packet Packet of taco seasoning
• 1 packet Packet of ranch dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 0 Optional toppings: grated cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, diced avocado

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix, coating the beef evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, corn, black beans, and kidney beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, and garnish with your choice of toppings such as grated cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3558.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2809.9

Total Fat 133.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 351.1mg	0%
Sodium 7542.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.0g
Protein 154.0g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 787.2mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 5705.3mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 37.5%