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Easy Taco Soup Recipe

This easy taco soup recipe is hearty, filling, and the perfect comfort food. The deliciously spiced, beefy flavor will have everyone craving more!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 7
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1.5 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (2 tsp)
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (14 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 tsp ground paprika
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix or 1/3 cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can pinto beans drained and rinsed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and drizzle lightly with oil.
  2. Add ground beef to the pot along with chopped onion, crumbling and stirring occasionally until browned. Add jalapeno and garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
  3. Drain excess fat from the beef mixture.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes with chiles, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and ranch dressing mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add in corn, black beans, and pinto beans and cook until heated through. Add 0.5 cup water to thin the soup if desired. Stir in cilantro and lime if using.
  6. Serve warm, finished with desired toppings.

Notes

Optional toppings include shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped green or red onions, diced avocados, and corn tortilla strips/chips. For a spicier soup, you can add more jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper.