Description
This cheesy taco soup recipe combines the hearty warmth of a classic soup with the bold, zesty flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. Loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese, this one-pot recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for any weeknight dinner. Serve it with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips for an irresistible meal your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted, if preferred)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn (drained)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla chips, lime wedges, green onions
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Stir in taco seasoning to coat the onions and garlic.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Stir in shredded cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, or lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and add extra beans or vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.
- To make the soup spicier, include diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg