Taco Soup Recipe

A close up image of easy taco soup garnished with cilantro, sour cream and green onions.

4.86 from 21 votes

Taco Soup is a flavorful and filling soup topped with all the fixings. This easy taco soup recipe is one of our go-to dinners.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: -8 servings

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the soup:

1 tbsp. olive oil canola oil, or avocado oil
1 c. frozen corn
1 medium onion diced
1 lb. ground beef
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. oregano or Mexican oregano
4 oz. can diced green chiles mild, medium or hot
14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes or fire roasted tomatoes*
8 oz. tomato sauce
14 oz. can black beans
14 oz. can pinto beans
14 oz. chicken broth
2 limes

Toppings:

Sour cream
Grated cheese pepper jack, colby jack, cheddar etc.
Avocado chunks
Sliced green onions
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

In a large stockpot or dutch oven set over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the corn and saute for 5 minutes, then add the onion and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and break into small pieces. Let the beef brown for 5 minutes, then add the garlic along with the chili powder, salt, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chiles, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, broth and juice of 2 limes. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat and garnish bowls with desired toppings.

Notes

*If you have kids that aren't fond of large chunks of tomatoes, you can chop them up with a knife or pulse them in a mini food processor to make them smaller.

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