Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
or ground chicken or turkey
- 1 medium white onion
chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- one 1.25 ounce package taco seasoning mix
- one 15 ounce can black beans
rinsed
- 2 cups sweet corn
canned or frozen, drained
- one 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
more as needed
- one 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- one 4 ounce can diced mild green chile peppers
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- fresh lime wedges
- shredded Tex Mex cheese
- diced avocado
- corn tortilla chips etc
Directions
- 1
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the beef along with the onion. Drain excess fat, then sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add in the taco seasoning and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Add in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, diced tomatoes, and chile peppers. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
- 3
Ladle into serving bowls and top each soup with the cheese, chopped avocadoes and tortilla chips/strips. Serve with lime wedges on the side for each person to squeeze into their soup once served.
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About this Recipe
Craving a delicious and incredibly easy family supper that's also wholesome? This Taco Soup delivers all the vibrant flavors of your favorite tacos in a comforting bowl, perfect for any night of the week.
What makes this Taco Soup a weeknight hero is its straightforward approach and reliance on accessible pantry staples. It cleverly combines savory ground meat with a medley of beans, corn, tomatoes, and chiles, all brought together by a classic taco seasoning mix for effortless flavor.
Prepare for a hearty and satisfying soup brimming with the familiar, zesty taste of tacos. Each spoonful offers a delightful balance of savory ground beef (or chicken/turkey), tender black beans, and sweet corn, complemented by the mild warmth of green chile peppers and the aromatic depth of taco seasoning. All these elements mingle in a rich, tomato-infused beef broth, creating a robust and comforting dish. It’s a flavorful experience that promises to warm you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for a comforting family meal.
This versatile Taco Soup is easily adaptable to your family's preferences. Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground chicken or turkey to make a leaner version. You can also vary your toppings; besides shredded Tex Mex cheese and diced avocado, consider a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of extra fresh cilantro. Don't have black beans? Pinto beans would also work well.
Serve this inviting Taco Soup piping hot as a complete family supper. Offer fresh lime wedges on the side for a bright finish, alongside crunchy corn tortilla chips for dipping, and a generous sprinkle of your favorite Tex Mex cheese and creamy diced avocado.