Taco Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with savory ground beef, a medley of beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this one-pot wonder combines taco and soup into a satisfying meal. Infused with taco seasoning and a hint of ranch dressing mix for a creamy, tangy twist, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes. Perfectly customizable, you can elevate each bowl with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or crunchy tortilla chips. Whether you're feeding a family of six or meal-prepping for the week, this easy Taco Soup is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish you'll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 ounce (can) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 15 ounce (can) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounce (can) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 ounce (can) corn kernels, drained (or frozen, thawed)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 8 ounce (can) tomato sauce
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle in the taco seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2280.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1725.2

Total Fat 106.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 322.4mg	0%
Sodium 6101.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 110.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.8mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 3006.2mg	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: 54.1%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 20.9%