Description
A hearty and flavorful Taco Soup featuring ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes with a zesty taco seasoning, perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (or 3 (10 oz) Rotel cans)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (1.25 oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth or water (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large Dutch oven or pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. If using lean beef, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help with browning.
- Add ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning to the browned beef.
- Simmer the soup: Add beef broth or water if you prefer a thinner soup. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or tortilla chips as preferred.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container and consume within 3-4 days.
Notes
- This soup is spicy and warm, perfect for cold nights.
- The recipe can be made in about 15 minutes on the stove top, making it a quick and easy meal.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans, and use vegetable broth.
- Adding additional toppings like jalapeños or lime juice can enhance the flavor.
- Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Sugar: 0.03 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.03 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
