Taco Soup

This easy taco soup is made with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and seasonings. It's a hearty meal that you can whip up in about 40 minutes.

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
40 minutes
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Ingredients

Serves/makes 6

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Toppings

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 lb. of ground beef to a large soup pot. Cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. If using high-fat content beef, drain the excess fat from the pot.

  2. 2.

    Once the beef is cooked, add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Continue stirring and cooking until the onions are soft and translucent.

  3. 3.

    Add 1 cup frozen corn, 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained), 1 (15 oz.) can of pinto beans (drained), and 2 (10 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles (with juices). Stir to combine.

  4. 4.

    Add 3 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 packet of taco seasoning (or one recipe homemade taco seasoning), 1 packet of ranch seasoning (or one recipe homemade ranch seasoning), and 2 cups water. Stir to combine.

  5. 5.

    Turn the heat up to medium-high and place a lid on top. Allow the soup to come up to a boil.

  6. 6.

    Once boiling, give it a stir, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7.

    Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

  8. 8.

    Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

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