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Best homemade taco soup recipe with ground beef, beans, corn, and colorful toppings in rustic bowl

Best Taco Soup Recipe: The Ultimate Comfort Food in a Bowl

This Best Taco Soup Recipe delivers authentic Mexican-inspired flavors in a comforting, one-pot meal. Packed with protein, beans, vegetables, and bold seasonings, it comes together in under 30 minutes and can be customized with a fun toppings bar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 194
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies (optional)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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  • Toppings optional: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, jalapeños, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch mix, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, optional green chilies, beans, corn, and broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips as desired.

Notes

Use lean ground turkey or chicken for lighter versions. This soup is freezer-friendly and makes a great make-ahead meal for busy weeks.