What are the ingredients in a 7-ingredient taco soup?

A simplified 7-ingredient version can include ground beef, taco seasoning, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and water or broth. However, onion, bell pepper, and tomato paste give the full recipe more depth and texture.

What's the difference between taco soup and tortilla soup?

Taco Soup usually centers on taco-seasoned meat, beans, corn, and tomatoes in a hearty broth. In contrast, tortilla soup often uses a chicken and tomato-based broth and commonly features crisp tortilla strips as a key part of the finished dish.

What are the ingredients in a 5-ingredient taco soup recipe?

For a very simple version, use ground beef, taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and broth or water. However, adding corn and green chilies gives the soup more sweetness, texture, and mild heat.

Taco Soup Recipe : Easy, Hearty 30-Minute Dinner

Name: Taco Soup Recipe : Easy, Hearty 30-Minute Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 recipe homemade taco seasoning, or 2 tablespoons prepared taco seasoning; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies; 3 cups water; Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, Cotija or other cheese, sour cream

Description

This hearty Taco Soup combines ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, and taco seasoning in one comforting pot. It has bold taco flavor, a broth-forward texture, and comes together in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef

1/2 large onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 recipe homemade taco seasoning, or 2 tablespoons prepared taco seasoning

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can sweet corn, drained and rinsed

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies

3 cups water

Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, Cotija or other cheese, sour cream

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Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain excess fat.

2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, taco seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and the mixture becomes fragrant.

3. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and water.

4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Ladle into bowls and finish with desired taco toppings.

Notes

For a vegetarian or vegan version, replace the ground beef with quinoa.

For slow cooker preparation, combine the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for at least 6 hours or on high for about 4 hours.

Pinto beans can replace either of the suggested bean varieties.

Rinsing canned beans helps reduce their sodium content.

Beef broth can replace the water for a richer-tasting soup.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes or warm a larger batch in a pot on the stove.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup Recipes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 476
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 448 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 16 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 59 mg