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A bowl of taco soup garnished with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla chips, placed on a white kitchen counter with a spoon and lime wedge nearby

Taco Soup

A quick, easy, and flavorful taco soup recipe that combines the comfort of soup with bold taco flavors. Perfect for weeknight meals, parties, or meal prep!
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Taco soup, easy taco soup recipe, one-pot taco soup, Mexican-inspired soup, weeknight dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Simmer Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 325kcal
Cost: 15–20 $

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot Preferably 6–8 quart capacity
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping ingredients
  • 1 Sharp Knife For dicing vegetables
  • 1 Can opener To open canned ingredients
  • 1 Measuring cups For accurate ingredient portions
  • 1 Ladle For serving
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring during cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 pound1 Ground beef Lean beef preferred
  • Onion Diced
  • 2 cans Kidney beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Corn Drained
  • 2 cans Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz each
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning Use your favorite brand
  • 2 cups Beef broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • optional Bell peppers Diced
  • optional Jalapeños For added spice

Instructions

  • Gather Ingredients
  • Brown Meat and Onions
  • Add Garlic and Spices
  • Add Broth and Tomatoes
  • Simmer the Soup
  • Add Beans and Corn
  • Serve with Toppings

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg