Description
A hearty and flavorful taco soup combining ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with zesty taco seasoning, simmered to perfection and served with your favorite toppings for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can black beans (14 oz), drained
- 1 can corn (14 oz), drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 4 cups broth (chicken or beef)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Onion: In a large pot or skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey along with the diced onion until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat before proceeding.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juice), broth, and the taco seasoning packet. Mix everything well to combine.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For slow cooker method: Combine all ingredients except toppings in a crockpot; cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Try using chicken instead of beef and white beans for a lighter variation.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less taco seasoning or including fresh jalapeños.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
