Description
The Best Taco Soup Recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex comfort in a cozy bowl. This hearty weeknight soup features ground beef, black and kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chilies, seasoned with taco spice for warmth and depth. Whether you simmer on the stove or use a slow cooker, every spoonful feels comforting and satisfying. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips for extra flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups beef broth
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Slow Cooker Option: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Notes
- You can customize with extra toppings like avocado, jalapenos, or lime wedges.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, simmer longer or reduce broth by 1 cup.
- Use gluten free taco seasoning if needed for GF diet.
- Leftovers refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop simmer; Slow cooker option
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: The Best Taco Soup Recipe, Taco soup, Tex-Mex soup, beef taco soup, weeknight dinner, easy dinner, 30 minute soup