Taco Soup Recipe
This taco soup recipe is the ultimate one-pot meal, packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 17-ounce can corn, drained
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped avocado
- Hot sauce
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Brown the meat
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. If needed, drain any excess grease.
Add the seasonings and ingredients
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Let the spices bloom for about 30 seconds to enhance their flavor.
- Then, add the crushed tomatoes, diced green chiles, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir everything to combine.
Simmer and serve
- Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once done, ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings.