Taco Soup Recipe
Protein-packed and full of flavor, this Taco Soup is as hearty as it is filling and super easy to make. It’s comfort food at its best with all your favorite taco-inspired ingredients in one bowl for a healthy meal that will likely be your go-to during the colder months.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef, I used 85/15
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 16 ounces mild red salsa
- 2, 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1, 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1, 15.5 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2, 15 ounce cans corn, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional, for garnish
- Crushed tortilla chips, optional, for garnish
- Cilantro, optional, for garnish
- Lime wedges, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the pot with the sauteed onions and garlic. Break up and brown the ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes, until the beef is browned and no pink remains.
- Once the ground beef is cooked through, add the taco seasoning, salsa, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth to the soup pot and stir everything together.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, until all of the ingredients combine and the soup is heated through.
- Spoon the soup into bowls, then garnish with cheese, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
*Nutrition facts for this recipe do not include the optional garnishes.
- To make this Taco Soup recipe vegetarian, simply swap out the meat with lentils or add more beans.
- Tone down the spice by skipping the jalapeño pepper and replacing it with a bell pepper instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 1631mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 8mg