Tex Mex Taco Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, Tex Mex Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This one-pot wonder features savory ground beef, aromatic onion and garlic, and a medley of pantry staples like beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn, all simmered in a rich beef broth seasoned with taco and ranch seasoning mixes for a zesty kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd with minimal effort. Customize each bowl with irresistible toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, or crunchy tortilla chips for a fun, flavor-packed meal. With its easy preparation and tantalizing Tex-Mex profile, this taco soup is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix, ensuring the beef is well coated.
Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, kidney beans, and frozen corn. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Add a pinch of salt or pepper to taste if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, or tortilla chips.
Serve warm and enjoy this comforting Tex Mex Taco Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*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.
