No Brainer Taco Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavors, this No Brainer Taco Soup is the ultimate one-pot comfort food that you'll want to make on repeat. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef or turkey, tender beans, sweet corn, and zesty canned tomatoes, this quick and easy taco soup comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. The combination of taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix creates a rich, bold flavor profile that's perfectly balanced, while optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips allow everyone at the table to customize their bowl. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant ingredients, this taco-inspired soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Make a big batch to enjoy leftovers, as it only gets better the next day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 15 oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 15 oz Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz Canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 oz Canned corn, drained
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to combine and toast the spices.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, chicken or beef broth, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tortilla chips, or chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.8 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 11646 mg | 506% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 67.5 g | 241% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 152.4 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 783 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 30.6 mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 5525 mg | 118% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
