Super Easy Taco Soup

Whip up a comforting and flavorful dinner in just 35 minutes with this Super Easy Taco Soup! Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty soup combines the zesty spices of taco seasoning and creamy ranch dressing mix with savory ground beef or turkey, wholesome beans, sweet corn, and a rich tomato base. Simply simmer everything together for a dish that’s packed with flavor yet incredibly simple to make. The addition of customizable toppings—like crunchy tortilla chips, melty shredded cheese, and refreshing cilantro—takes this crowd-pleaser to the next level. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this one-pot taco soup will become your go-to recipe for a quick and satisfying family meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with liquid)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix
• 3 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bag tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix, ensuring the meat is well coated.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.

Step 7

Serve the taco soup hot with your favorite toppings such as tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2468.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3481.2

Total Fat 191.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 501.1mg	0%
Sodium 7137.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 166.5g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1423.7mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 4055.6mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 32.2%