Hearty Taco Flavor Soup (Print View)

A flavorful Tex-Mex dish with beef, beans, and spices, ideal for a quick and comforting dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
06 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices

→ Pantry and Seasonings

08 - 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
09 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

12 - Shredded cheddar cheese
13 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Chopped cilantro
16 - Tortilla chips or strips
17 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the taco seasoning and cumin, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced tomatoes with juices, corn, black beans, and broth. Stir to combine.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings. Serve hot with tortilla chips on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 35 minutes, which means you can go from craving to eating before your favorite show even starts.
  • The toppings bar lets everyone customize their bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous ones both feel happy at the table.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when all the flavors get cozy with each other in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the excess fat from the browned beef if there's a lot sitting in the bottom—it will make the soup greasy instead of rich.
  • The soup thickens slightly as it sits, so if you're making it ahead, you might need to add extra broth when you reheat it.
03 -
  • Add tortilla chips directly to your bowl just before eating rather than stirring them in, so they stay crunchy instead of dissolving into mush.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving brightens everything and makes people ask what you did differently.
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