Description
Hearty Taco Soup delivers a Mexican-inspired comfort feast packed with ground beef, beans, and zesty spices. Warm bowls of deliciousness welcome hungry diners, promising a quick and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground turkey or ground chicken (optional alternative)
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) black beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn (drained)
- 1 can (10 ounces / 285 grams) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 410 grams) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) taco seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Tortilla chips or cornbread
- Chopped cilantro & green onions
- Sliced jalapenos (for extra heat)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate flame and introduce ground beef, fragmenting the protein while it caramelizes to a rich golden-brown (approximately 5 minutes).
- Incorporate aromatic diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and releasing their fragrant essence.
- Generously dust the meat mixture with robust taco seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated with zesty spices.
- Pour in a medley of legumes, sweet corn kernels, zesty Rotel, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and savory broth, creating a vibrant liquid landscape.
- Elevate the temperature momentarily, allowing the concoction to reach a gentle bubbling state, then immediately reduce to a tranquil simmer.
- Allow the soup to meld and develop complex flavors, stirring intermittently during a 20-30 minute transformation period.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to harmonize the flavor profile.
- Transfer the steaming mixture into individual serving vessels, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of shredded cheese, dollop of creamy sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chip garnish.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for lean turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, healthier version of the soup that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance the soup’s protein content by adding quinoa or extra beans, making it more filling and nutritionally balanced for vegetarians and athletes.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or adding fresh jalapeños for heat lovers, while keeping a milder option for those with sensitive palates.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and homemade taco seasoning, which allows better control over salt intake without compromising delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg