Southern Taco Soup

Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Southern Taco Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Combining tender ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and a medley of black beans, pinto beans, sweet corn, and tangy diced tomatoes with green chilies, this recipe brings bold Tex-Mex flavors to life. Enhanced with ranch seasoning and simmered in a rich beef broth, it strikes the perfect balance of spice and savoriness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and endlessly customizable—top it with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, crisp tortilla chips, or fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, Southern Taco Soup is a satisfying, crowd-pleasing favorite that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
• 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
• 0.5 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)
• 2 cups tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning mix until the beef is evenly coated.

Step 5

Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sweet corn, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3135.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3331.9

Total Fat 166.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 481.1mg	0%
Sodium 12341.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 69.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 183.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1401.4mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 5670.5mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 33.6%