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Dorothy Thomas

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Summary: A hearty, flavorful, and quick one-pot meal packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and bold taco spices. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 450g 1 lb Ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 1 Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 oz 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 15 oz 1 can Black beans, drained/rinsed
  • 15 oz 1 can Kidney beans, drained/rinsed
  • 15 oz 1 can Corn kernels, drained
  • 15 oz 1 can Diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 8 oz 1 can Tomato sauce
  • 480ml 2 cups Beef or vegetable broth
  • 15ml 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • To taste Salt & pepper
Toppings (Optional)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Tortilla chips
  • Fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Brown Meat: Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink (5–6 mins). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Season: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Stir well.
  5. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add salt/pepper if needed.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, brown meat first, then add all ingredients to the crockpot. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
  • Vegetarian? Swap beef for plant-based crumbles or lentils.
  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.