Description
A hearty and flavorful taco soup that combines lean meat, beans, and robust spices, topped with fresh ingredients for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground meat over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir well to combine with meat and vegetables.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let cook for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot, garnished with chosen toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap meat for lentils or textured vegetable protein. You can add your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco soup, easy dinner, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal