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Hearty Taco Soup

Warm and Hearty Taco Soup That's Simply Irresistible

This Hearty Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for chilly nights and customizable for all.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Kidney Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Drained
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
For the Spices
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Vegetable Oil
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese For topping
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions For topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro For topping
  • 1 medium Avocado Slices For topping
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips For dipping

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add one chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Incorporate 1 pound of ground beef into the pot. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano. Stir for about a minute.
  5. Add one can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, drained black beans, kidney beans, corn kernels, and 4 cups of beef broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Taste your soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and offer toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the soup to simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

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