Hearty Taco Flavor Soup (Printer View)

A flavorful blend of ground beef, beans, and spices creates a satisfying taco-inspired soup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 15 oz can corn kernels, drained
06 - 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juices

→ Pantry & Seasonings

08 - 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
09 - 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

12 - Shredded cheddar cheese
13 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt
14 - Sliced jalapeños
15 - Chopped cilantro
16 - Tortilla chips or strips
17 - Lime wedges

# Method Steps:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the taco seasoning and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced tomatoes with juices, corn, black beans, and broth. Stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings. Serve hot with tortilla chips on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 35 minutes flat, which means you can serve dinner before anyone asks what's for tonight.
  • The flavors are bold and satisfying, yet the ingredient list reads like a grocery store visit, not a culinary adventure.
  • Toppings let everyone build their own bowl, turning dinner into something interactive and fun instead of dictated.
02 -
  • Drain the beef properly—leaving grease in the pot makes the broth cloudy and heavy instead of bright and clean.
  • Don't skip toasting the seasonings in that one-minute window; it transforms powder into flavor and changes everything about the final taste.
03 -
  • Brown the beef in batches if your pot is crowded; crowded meat steams instead of browning, and that changes the whole flavor.
  • Taste the soup two minutes before you think it's done—sometimes it reaches perfection faster than you expect, and you don't want to overcook it into flatness.
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