Taco Soup Recipe

This simple Taco Soup recipe is a wonderful lunch or weeknight meal idea. Made with all the flavors of a delicious taco, the result is a hearty, flavorful warming soup.

This delicious taco soup does not take long to make, and it goes wonderfully with warm tortillas or this homemade cornbread.

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Today’s recipe is a wonderful hot savory soup idea or lunch idea, that is perfect for any day.  This soup incorporates all the flavors of a taco into a warm, soup.

Why You Will Love This Soup

• This is a delicious soup that the whole family is sure to love.
• This flavorful soup comes together quickly on your stove top, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
• It is a perfect way to warm up in the winter months, and it is a fun way to change up taco night. Enjoy the taste of ground beef tacos in a soup.
• This easy taco soup recipe is made with ground beef, vegetables, and a few pantry staples. 
• This is the best taco soup recipe we have had. 

Taco Soup Recipe Ingredients

Ground Beef – of course, they are the star of this show. I like to use lean ground beef, but you can use ground chicken or turkey as well, and it will still come out wonderful. 

Kidney Beans – I always use the generic brand of these because it is much cheaper than supreme brands. These add a southwestern flavor and lots of nutrition too! If you are on Weight Watchers, kidney beans have zero points, so I love incorporating them in recipes. If you don’t have kidney beans, you can use pinto beans.

Tomatoes – I use pre-chopped canned tomatoes to save time.

Taco Seasoning – Seriously, those taco seasoning packets work for so many great recipes. I stock up on these when they are on sale. You can also use homemade taco seasoning

Onion – I love red or white onions for this soup, but yellow onion works out well too!

Beef stock – you could also use chicken stock or use vegetable broth.

Green chilies

Garlic – if you don’t have garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon of garlic salt or garlic powder can be substituted.

Chili powder

Equipment & Tools to Make this recipe

• Dutch oven or large soup pot
• slotted spoon
• sharp knife
• cutting board

How to Make Taco Soup

1. Brown beef over medium heat. Break beef into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Drain.

2. Add the beans and tomatoes. 

3. Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until the soup starts to boil.

4. Reduce to simmer and cover.  Let the flavors steep together 15–20 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• You can make this soup and double the recipe so that you can serve it easily in the future.
• Used crushed garlic in a jar to save time.
• Brown the ground beef ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. You can use it to quickly make this soup and other recipes.

Variations, Notes, and Substitutions

• You can substitute black beans for kidney beans.
• You can substitute chicken broth for the beef broth.
• You can use ground turkey in place of ground beef.
• You can make a chicken taco soup by substituting the bee with cooked chicken pieces. 

Serving and Storage Suggestions

• Serve with a dollop of sour cream (or even cream cheese!) and lime wedges. You can even add a little spoonful of pico de gallo, hot sauce or cayenne pepper if you like it spicy, crushed tortilla chips, or even green onion.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container. I like to use freezer-safe plastic bags, and then I have a meal that is ready to go,
• This soup is nice to serve with buttered tortillas or vegetable quesadillas for a cozy meal.

FAQ

 Can you Make this in a Pressure Cooker?

What should I serve with taco soup?

• sliced green onions 
• a few chopped bell peppers
• freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• tortilla strips or corn chips

More Easy Soup Recipes

• Chicken Tortilla Soup.   A favorite dinner idea that is SO EASY!
• Hamburger Soup – A lovely soup made easily in your crock pot.
• Italian Wedding Soup – A soup recipe is full of flavor and warmth, perfect any time of year.
• Potato Chipotle Soup – A tasty potato soup revved up with a little Chipotle pepper and spices. Wonderful for a chilly day or evening.
• Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup – A classic flavorful, homestyle soup that brings back memories of simpler times.

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