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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!
This Taco Soup takes all the bold, savory flavors of taco night and turns them into a hearty, one-pot dinner the whole family will love. It’s loaded with seasoned meat, beans, and classic taco ingredients, and comes together with minimal prep and cleanup. Top it with your favorite taco fixings and serve it up for an easy weeknight meal that still feels like something special. For a healthier option try my Ground Turkey Taco Soup!
Why This Recipe Works
This soup uses one pot from start to finish, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s packed with protein and fiber from the meat and beans, making it a filling, well-rounded dinner on its own.
It’s also endlessly customizable with toppings, so everyone at the table can make their bowl exactly how they like it.
Taco Soup Ingredients:
- Ground beef: I like to use lean ground beef. You can also use ground turkey.
- Corn: I use canned corn, drained. You can also use about 1½ cups of frozen corn. No need to thaw it first, just add it straight to the pot.
- 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: You can use a store-bought mix or make it homemade.
- Ranch seasoning: The dry ranch mix is one of my favorite parts of this soup. It adds such a good flavor!
- Black Beans: Drained and rinsed. Make sure you don’t skip rinsing them since that could make the soup overly salty.
- 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 does taco soup last in the fridge?
This soup will last 3 to 4 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, (drained)
- 2 cups Salsa
- 2 can Green chilies, (4 oz each)
- 15 oz Black beans, (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 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.
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!