Description
A comforting and hearty Taco Soup, perfect for gatherings, filled with ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices, topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning, mixing well to coat the ingredients.
- Toss in diced tomatoes with their juice and add beans, stirring everything together.
- Pour in the broth, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired, adding diced jalapeños for more heat if preferred.
- Ladle soup into bowls and finish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
This soup is customizable; feel free to substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat and adjust spices to your preference. Serve with a toppings bar for a fun meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, taco, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal