Description
This Easy Taco Soup recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with lean ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes seasoned with taco spices, it offers a comforting and spicy twist on traditional soup that’s both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
Beans and Vegetables
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their flavors.
- Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and seasoning: Stir in the rinsed black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with their juice, and taco seasoning. Mix everything well to combine the flavors.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes so that all the ingredients meld together and the soup thickens slightly.
- Adjust consistency and seasoning: Add broth or water if the soup is too thick. Taste and season with salt or additional taco seasoning as preferred before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium beans and broth to reduce sodium content.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or mushrooms.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or avocado for extra flavor.
- The soup keeps well refrigerated and can be reheated for leftovers.
