Description
This Easy Taco Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Combining seasoned ground beef with corn, kidney beans, tomatoes, and taco seasoning, this comforting soup simmers to perfection in about 30 minutes, yielding a satisfying meal for the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 15 ounces canned corn (do not drain)
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans (do not drain)
- 29 ounces stewed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, carefully drain any excess fat.
- Add ingredients: To the pot with the beef, add the taco seasoning, canned corn (with liquid), canned kidney beans (with liquid), stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the cup of water.
- Combine and heat: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly to blend the flavors, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, allowing the soup to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños, then enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers when browning the beef for extra flavor.
- Toppings like avocado, tortilla chips, or lime wedges enhance the dish.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce during simmering.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
