Taco Soup

A hearty, budget-friendly taco soup with a tomato-salsa base, taco-seasoned beef, corn, and black beans. A satisfying twist on classic tacos, perfect for cozy meals without breaking the bank.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Taco Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 376kcal

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements.
skillet For browning the beef and veggies.
large pot or Dutch oven. To simmer the soup.
strainer To drain excess oil from the beef.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (93/7)
1 cup diced, white onion
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 medium jalapeno, seeds removed, deveined and diced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cans black beans rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups (28 ozs.) jarred salsa (your favorite brand)
2 (10 oz.) cans original Rotel
2 cups frozen corn
2 (1 oz.) packages taco seasoning
1 tbsp. ground cumin

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, garlic, and jalapeño until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink. Drain the beef to remove any excess oil, then transfer the mixture to a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
1 lb. ground beef (93/7), 1 cup diced, white onion, 2 cloves garlic, grated, 1 medium jalapeno, seeds removed, deveined and diced
Add the remaining ingredients to the beef mixture.
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 cans black beans, 2-1/2 cups (28 ozs.) jarred salsa , 2 (10 oz.) cans original Rotel , 2 cups frozen corn, 2 (1 oz.) packages taco seasoning , 1 tbsp. ground cumin
Simmer on medium heat, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 20 minutes with the lid on before serving.
Garnish each bowl with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Crockpot Instructions: This soup can also be made in the crockpot.

Step One (Brown the Beef and Veggies) In a skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Once cooked, drain any excess oil.
Step Two (Transfer to Crockpot) Add the beef mixture and the remaining ingredients to the crockpot. Stir everything together.
Step Three (Cook) Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step Four (Garnish and Serve) Top with your favorite taco toppings

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