Description
This flavorful and hearty Taco Soup combines seasoned ground meat with a medley of beans and vegetables, simmered to perfection. Easy to make, versatile, and perfect for a cozy meal, it’s topped with fresh garnishes like cheese, sour cream, and cilantro for added richness.
Ingredients
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Meat and Base
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey (450g)
Spices and Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canned and Vegetables
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 17 ounce can corn, drained
Broth and Liquids
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Toppings
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Green onions, chopped
- Avocado, chopped
- Hot sauce
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the pot: Place a large soup pot over medium heat, add the ground meat, and cook until browned. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add spices: Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients: Incorporate crushed tomatoes, green chiles, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with your favorite toppings such as cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado, cilantro, and serve with tortilla chips or Fritos for crunch.
Notes
- Optional: Add other toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Adjust spice level with more chili powder or hot sauce.
- The soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 516 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1541 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 18 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
