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A close-up, overhead view of a steaming bowl of easy taco soup in a rustic ceramic bowl, topped with melted cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and tortilla strips.
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Easy Taco Soup Recipe (30-Minute Meal)

Craving a cozy, flavor-packed meal? Our easy taco soup recipe is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
For Serving (Toppings):
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Diced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning over the meat mixture. Stir for 1 minute to coat everything and toast the spices.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and tomato sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately, allowing everyone to top their portion with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, and crushed tortilla chips.