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Taco Soup (overhead flat lay) with corn chips in bowl and cilantro on plate, green onions sprinkled on table.
Ashlee

Deluxe Taco Soup

It's taco night (or Taco Tuesday). Make it a taco night with this filling and rich beef taco soup. It's like making tacos but easier. This soup is a simple way to enjoy favorite Mexican flavors all in one pot, which makes it for a quick and easy clean-up. Top your soup with sour cream, cilantro, green onions, avocados, or corn chips. Healthy, hearty, and delicious! Make it a taco (soup) night!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dishes, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to season to taste
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped, for garnish at the end
For Garnish & Soup Toppings:
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions
  • corn chips (i.e. Fritos)
  • lime
  • avocado

Method
 

  1. Wash and cut all produce and herbs. Set aside.
  2. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and onions. Cook until beef is crumbled and browned and onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add beef stock, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, pinto beans, black beans, corn, bell peppers, fresh lime juice and 1 tsp of kosher salt.
  4. Bring to boil. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Season with more kosher salt to taste.
For Garnish & Soup Toppings:
  1. Serve immediately warm with cheese, sour cream, and other toppings, as desired.

Notes

Suggested Sides:
  • Green salad
  • Corn chips
  • Salsa