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Taco Soup

Taco Soup is a quick and easy dish packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights. It's hearty, customizable, and great for using pantry staples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey Use ground chicken or a meat substitute for a healthier option.
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies For extra spice, you can use spicy diced tomatoes.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning For spiciness, use a spicy taco seasoning mix.
  • 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable) Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Toppings
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • cilantro Fresh herbs can be used for additional flavor.
  • tortilla chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef or turkey with diced onion and bell pepper over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

Notes

To store leftover Taco Soup, let it cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to three months in a freezer-safe container. Taco Soup tastes even better the next day.