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best taco soup

Best Taco Soup is a bold, zesty one-pot meal that combines all your favorite taco flavors in a comforting bowl. Loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and Mexican spices, this soup is quick to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for cozy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd. Top it with cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate taco-inspired experience—without the mess of taco shells.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 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 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • 1 15 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1½ –2 cups beef or chicken broth depending on desired thickness
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, tortilla chips, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  2. Stir in both types of beans, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, and broth. Stir everything to combine.
  3. Bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings. Serve hot with a side of tortilla chips or cornbread.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot. Add broth if it thickens too much.