How to Make Taco Soup - Easy Taco Soup Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean preferred)
• 3 cups Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 15 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
• to taste Chili Powder
• to taste Paprika
• to taste Cumin
• to taste Red Pepper Flakes
• to taste Garlic Powder
• to taste Onion Powder
• to taste Oregano
• to taste Dried Parsley
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 2 medium Fresh Tomatoes (diced)
• 16 oz Kidney Beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Sweet Corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• 15 oz Black Beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 Avocado (optional topping, sliced)
• 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional topping)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, mince the garlic, dice the fresh tomatoes, open and drain the beans, measure the broth and tomatoes, and set all spices within reach.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté Onion

   Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

   Time: PT30S

4. Brown the Ground Beef

   Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with the spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 8 minutes. Carefully drain excess fat through a sieve back into the pot.

   Time: PT8M

5. Add Liquids

   Stir in 3 cups beef broth and the 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes.

   Time: PT1M

6. Season the Soup

   Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly.

   Time: PT1M

7. Add Vegetables and Beans

   Stir in the diced fresh tomatoes, drained kidney beans, sweet corn, black beans, and the bay leaf.

   Time: PT1M

8. Simmer

   Bring the soup to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: medium heat

9. Finish with Cilantro

   Remove the bay leaf and stir in ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

8 g