Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Soup
This Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Soup is a crowd-pleasing, comforting soup that comes together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry staples. Perfect for potlucks, game day gatherings, or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (McCormick or Old El Paso recommended)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained (or 1½ cups frozen corn)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
- Add the seasoning: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Add the canned goods: Stir in the drained black beans, drained corn, and undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth and stir. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle into bowls and let guests customize with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, and lime wedges.
Notes
For a slow cooker version, brown the beef on the stovetop first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. The soup thickens as it sits; add more broth if needed. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups (without top
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 28
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