Description
Hearty taco soup brings Mexican-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Robust flavors blend perfectly with ground beef, beans, and zesty seasonings. Simple ingredients create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup (240 ml) corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a substantial cooking vessel over medium flame and thoroughly cook ground beef until no pink remains, approximately 6 minutes. Eliminate accumulated fat completely.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the meat, gently sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender, around 4 minutes.
- Pour in black beans, corn kernels, crushed tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Thoroughly blend ingredients and allow mixture to gently simmer for 12-15 minutes, developing rich flavor profiles.
- Evaluate soup’s liquid consistency, gradually introducing chicken broth or water to achieve desired thickness. Taste and calibrate seasoning with additional salt or spices as required.
- Optional: Garnish individual servings with optional toppings like shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or crispy tortilla strips to enhance texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to reduce excess fat and prevent a greasy soup texture.
- Consider using lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein alternative that maintains the soup’s robust flavor.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy taco seasoning, allowing flexibility for different taste preferences.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach without compromising the soup’s classic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg