Description
This Easy Taco Soup is packed with taste and nutrition, featuring zesty spices, ground beef, and hearty beans. It’s a quick, satisfying dish that’s perfect for families and solo comfort food nights alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion (chopped, about 1 medium onion)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic (minced, about 4 cloves)
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
- 1 quart beef broth (low or no salt)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 15 oz black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz pinto beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
Instructions
- Sauté the olive oil, ground beef, onions, and garlic in a large pot until the beef is browned.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring in spices until well combined.
- Incorporate black beans, pinto beans, and corn, mixing gently.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Optionally, use crockpot or Instant Pot methods for different cooking styles.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and use vegetable broth.
Adjust the heat by modifying the chili powder to your taste.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg