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Description
This simple taco soup recipe uses common ingredients and is quick to prepare. It is a comforting and balanced meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning mix. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, tomato sauce, and water or beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Simmering the soup longer enhances its flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg