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Overhead view of easy taco soup made with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, shredded cheese, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips

Hearty One-Pot Taco Soup

A cozy, bold-flavored taco soup that comes together fast and warms you from the first spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.1 lb ground beef lean preferred for less grease
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed (15 oz, canned for convenience)
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed (15 oz, adds creaminess)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz, fire-roasted if available
  • 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz, mild heat
  • 1.25 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen both work well
  • 3.25 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 1.75 tablespoon chili powder adjust to heat preference
  • 1.25 teaspoon ground cumin freshly opened for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adds warmth and color
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder even seasoning throughout
  • 0.75 teaspoon onion powder balances the spices
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt adjust after simmering
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked if possible

Equipment

  • 1 Large Soup Pot or Dutch Oven Large enough to hold all ingredients and allow even simmering without overflow
  • 1 Meat Chopper or Wooden Spoon Helps break the ground beef into small pieces as it cooks

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef in a large soup pot over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains.
  2. Add the beans, crushed tomatoes, green chilies, corn, chicken broth, and all seasonings to the pot.
  3. Stir thoroughly to combine everything evenly and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  5. Ladle into bowls and finish with your favorite taco-style toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 420gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 22mg

Notes

This taco soup is a lifesaver on busy nights, filling the kitchen with familiar taco-night aromas. It’s comforting, flexible, and perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings.

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