My all-time favorite soup recipe that you are going to LOVE! Taco Soup is filled with all your taco favorites. This one is a must-try. This soup is loaded with ground beef, beans, and taco seasoning, and it is super easy to make!
Anything taco is going to be my favorite! I love the bold taste in Mexican-style food, and could eat it every single day, and never get tired of it!
This taco soup is perfect for family taco night and one my entire family enjoys. It's super easy to make and full of flavor.
How to make Taco Soup:
Taco Soup is one of my favorite recipes. I make this for lunch for myself on the stovetop at least twice a week.
You can also make it in the slow cooker! Cook your ground beef, and then add your remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil and then simmer. When serving for dinner I love to serve them with these Mini Cornbread Muffins.
Taco Soup Ingredients:
- Ground beef: I like to use lean ground beef. You can also use ground turkey.
- Corn: Use canned or frozen.
- Salsa: Whatever salsa you prefer will work. I use mild store-bought salsa. Taco soup with salsa gives this recipe the perfect flavor.
- Green chilies
- Taco seasoning: this taco soup recipe with ranch is one of my favorite parts. It gives it such a a good flavor! You can use a store-bought mix or make it homemade.
- Black Beans: Drained and rinsed. Make sure you don't skip rinsing them since that could make the soup overly salty.
- Ranch seasoning
- Beef broth
How to make Taco Soup:
Step one: In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling, and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat as needed and return to stovetop.
Step two: Next add in your corn, salsa, chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, dry ranch mix and mix together well. Taco soup with ranch is so good so don't skip out on the ranch seasoning.
Step three: Pour in beef broth and allow to simmer on medium/low for 30-40 minutes.
Step four: Serve and top with optional toppings.
Topping Ideas:
We love serving our taco soup with anything we would put in tacos.
Part of the fun of this dinner is serving it up just like you would serve tacos with your favorite toppings. Here are a few ideas.
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
How to make Taco Soup in the Slow Cooker:
Yes, you can easily make this in the slow cooker. Just cook your ground beef and add all the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Super simple to make! I have a full recipe on how to do this here, Slow Cooker Taco Soup.
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, this soup is really simple to freeze. Once it's done allow it to cool completely then add it to a large freezer bag or into individual bags or freezer safe containers for a single serving.
Keep in the freezer for 3-4 months. Allow thawing in the fridge then reheat in the stovetop or microwave. It may take 24 hours to thaw.
How long is this soup good for?
Taco soup doesn't last long in our house, because I can eat it for all 3 meals of every day. It's that good!
How long does taco soup last in the fridge?
This soup will last 5 to 7 days in your refrigerator. Store in an airtight container with a sealed lid.
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Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 15 oz Corn
- 2 cups Salsa
- 2 can Green chilies (4 oz each)
- 15 oz Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dry Ranch mix
- 2 cups Beef broth
- Optional for topping: sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro.
Instructions
- In a large pot cook ground beef, crumbling, and stir occasionally until browned. Drain fat and return to stovetop.
- Add corn, salsa, chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, dry ranch mix and mix together well.
- Pour in beef broth and allow to simmer on medium/low for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve and top with optional toppings.
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Notes
Nutrition
Can I use chicken breast instead of beef
Yes! I actually have a few ways to make chicken taco soup on my site! Just use the search bar and look for chicken taco sous. Hope that helps.
What size can of green chilies?
4 oz cans
This recipe is quick and amazingly delicious. Since I travel a lot for work its an easy go to while at the hotel or when I return home because its simple to make allowing me to be able to put something delicious on the table.
So glad you love this!
So flavorful and quick and easy to make. I just lessened the amount of liquid to make it a thicker soup. I will definitely add this recipe to my winter rotation of meals!
This soup has so much flavor! Made it just as recipe states and it was perfect.
Hi Jennie,
I see in the video you used chicken broth. can i use chicken broth or does it need to be beef broth as mentioned in the recipe?
Thanks,
Renee
Hi Renee, any broth that you have on hand or that you prefer will work for this recipe. Hope you enjoy it!
Hi! Making this tonight! Approximately how much is one serving?
About 1.5-2 cups of the soup.
Do you think it would be okay to make without the salsa? I was contemplating putting tomato juice instead.
Yes you can do that but the salsa does add a lot of flavor. I would taste it and add seasonings if needed to taste.
Can you substitute the black beans for pinto beans? Would i just purchase canned beans?
Yes any can beans you have and enjoy will work for this recipe.
How much if this soup is one serving?
Can you use chicken broth instead of beef broth ?
Yes!
Made this using Impossible burger because it’s kinder and just as tasty.
Good quick recipe with stuff I already have. 👍
I should add....I used frozen corn and “beef-less” broth 😁
I want to make a larger serving do I double each ingredient? I won’t let me click on the x2
Yes you do that
MADE IT! This is sooooo good. My husband got the ranch seasoning that is spicy, I didn’t even know there was a spicy ranch seasoning. But it just upped the heat a little. Thanks so much for sharing. Delicious!!
Can you cook it in a crock pot all day without cooking the meat first?
You sure can! I have that on my blog as well! https://www.thediaryofarealhousewife.com/slow-cooker-taco-soup/
Does this freeze well?
Yes, this will freeze great! Once you have cooked it allow it to cool before placing it in a storage container or bag.
How much is a serving?
About 2 cups
Do you drain the corn?
Yes, you can drain the corn for this recipe. Hope you enjoy it!
Hi! I’m planning to make this for dinner, what kind of salsa did you use? Brand?
I just used Kroger (generic) brand salsa! You can use any brand you like or have on hand!