Looking for more hearty soups to warm you up from the inside-out this winter? Try these: 8-can chicken taco soup, chicken fajita soup, and 20-minute black bean soup!
Easy Taco Soup
I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to get this recipe on the blog. I make it for my family all the time. (And always have some left over to heat up in the fridge!) This quick and easy taco soup is hearty, flavorful and uses simple canned ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! And if you’re not already convinced, this taco soup recipe is the best because you make everything in one pot. Clean-up is a breeze! It all starts with some seasoned ground beef, combined with a beef broth and fire-roasted tomato base. Then you add all those veggies and beans to give it texture that’s out of this world! Serve with some tortilla strips and you have the perfect dinner for chilly nights.
Ingredients in Taco Soup
I love this taco soup recipe because it uses so many simple ingredients. It’s perfect for when you have leftover taco meat in the fridge! Just combine it with some beef broth, canned veggies, and you have a delicious, hearty dinner on your hands! Note: all measurements are in the recipe card below.
Lean Ground Beef: Besides all of the beans, this is your main protein source. If you’re wanting something leaner you can also use ground turkey. Diced Yellow Onion: Aromatic foundation for building that classic taco base. Minced Garlic: So your taco soup has the perfect savory flavor. Taco Seasoning: Convenient blend of spices to season your ground beef with. Use premade taco seasoning or make your own blend! Beef Broth: Liquid base for simmering and melding all the flavors. Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes: Rich, smoky sweetness with a touch of char. Canned Corn: Adds sweetness and texture. Drain before using. Canned Black Beans: Nutty flavor and creamy texture, adding bulk and protein. Drain before adding. Canned Pinto Beans: Earthy flavor and lots of fiber! Again, drain before you add these to your taco soup! Green Chiles: Fiery kick to customize your spice level. Mexican Hot Style El Pato Tomato Sauce: Tangy depth and a touch of heat (use milder options if preferred).
How to Make It
3 simple steps and ready in 30 minutes, this taco soup is the perfect weeknight meal. Really, all you have to do is combine all of your ingredients and let everything simmer to flavorful perfection!
Add Some Heat: If you like some heat with your taco soup I suggest adding a diced jalapeño to the soup, although the Mexican style tomato sauce adds some heat! Make it Thicker: You can mash some of your beans to give your taco soup a richer, thicker consistency. Make it Vegetarian: You can swap out the ground beef for meatless crumbles, or just omit the beef entirely. You’ll also want to use vegetable broth instead of beef. Taco soup has enough protein on its own with just the beans!
In the Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1 minute intervals, or warm your taco soup over the stove on medium heat.
Award Winning Cheeseburger Soup
45 mins
Crack Chicken Chili
6 hrs 10 mins
Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup
35 mins
Chicken Tortilla Soup
40 mins