If you love tacos but want something warm and cozy, Taco Soup is your new go-to meal! Packed with bold flavors, this soup combines the best taco ingredients in a bowl, making it perfect for chilly nights or quick weeknight dinners. Topped with creamy avocado, crispy tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro, it’s a fiesta in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can of stewed tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can of corn, drained
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for extra spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 avocado, diced
- Tortilla chips, crushed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the cooked beef. Sauté until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, corn, and chicken or beef broth.
- Season the Soup: Sprinkle in taco seasoning, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve and Top: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and any other desired toppings like cheese or sour cream.
Why You’ll Love This Taco Soup
This soup is packed with taco flavors, hearty enough to fill you up, and super easy to customize. You can add heat with jalapeños, swap black beans for pinto beans, or even use rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef. It’s perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!
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