Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lblean ground beef
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 mediumonion
finely diced
- ½red bell pepper
diced
- ½green bell pepper
diced
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- 2 tbsptaco seasoning
- 16 ozcan beans)
drained (kidney or pinto
- 1 ccorn
canned, freshly or frozen
- 1 ½ ctomatoes
diced, from about 1 lb fresh tomatoes*
- 2 cbeef broth
Directions
- 1
In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, onion, and bell peppers and sauté until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook. Spoon out any excess fat.
- 2
Add garlic and Taco Seasoning, and stir for another minute.
- 3
Add beans, corn, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and keep at a simmer for for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper to taste, or add more taco seasoning.
- 4
Serve soup hot with your desired toppings.
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About this Recipe
Craving a warm, hearty bowl of comfort that’s bursting with vibrant flavors, yet comes together in a flash? This Taco Soup recipe is your answer, delivering all the beloved tastes of tacos in a satisfying, spoonable form perfect for any night of the week, ready in just 30 minutes.
What makes this Taco Soup truly shine is its incredible ease and efficiency. With a mere 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, you can achieve a deeply flavorful main course that feels anything but rushed. The secret lies in building a robust flavor foundation: browning lean ground beef and sautéing fragrant diced onions with colorful red and green bell peppers, alongside pungent minced garlic. This base is then generously seasoned with classic taco seasoning, ensuring a rich and well-balanced flavor permeates every single spoonful. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the classic taco experience in a comforting, spoonable dish.
Prepare to enjoy a deliciously chunky and savory soup that is both comforting and excitingly flavored. You'll find tender ground beef mingled with soft, hearty beans, sweet kernels of corn, and bright diced tomatoes, all swimming in a rich, spiced beef broth. The texture is wonderfully varied, offering a satisfying chew from the meat and vegetables, with a subtle, warming kick from the taco seasoning. It's a genuinely satisfying and robust meal that tastes like it simmered for hours, yet comes together in under half an hour.
Customization & Serving Ideas
This versatile Taco Soup is wonderfully open to personal touches.
- Feel free to personalize your bowl by swapping kidney beans for pinto beans, or vice versa, based on your preference and what you have on hand.
- Whether you use canned, frozen, or freshly cut corn, the sweetness will perfectly complement the savory elements in the soup.
- Don't hold back on the toppings! They are key to transforming this simple soup into a memorable meal. Customize each serving with generous amounts of shredded cheese, creamy avocado slices, a cooling dollop of sour cream, and a scattering of crunchy tortilla chips for texture.
This hearty Taco Soup is ideal for a casual family dinner on a busy weeknight or a cozy gathering with friends, where everyone can personalize their own bowl with their favorite toppings. Serve it as a robust standalone meal, perhaps with a simple side salad, making it a complete and fulfilling experience.