Description
This Easy Taco Soup is a delightful blend of spices and tender meat, packed with 34 grams of protein. It’s simple to make and perfect for cozy dinners at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)
- 1 quart beef broth (low or no salt)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 15 oz black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz pinto beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
Instructions
- Heat and Brown: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and brown ground beef, onions, and garlic for 10-12 minutes.
- Add the Base: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and spices, mixing well.
- Incorporate Beans and Corn: Add black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Stir until mixed.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve Up: Ladle into bowls, add toppings like cheese or avocado, and enjoy!
- Crockpot Method: After browning the meat, transfer all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Instant Pot Method: Brown ingredients in the pot, add the rest, seal, and cook on Manual Pressure for 6 minutes.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the beef to keep it juicy.
Let the soup simmer longer for enhanced flavors.
Easily swap ingredients to suit dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg