Description
Stovetop Taco Soup is a quick, comforting meal packed with bold taco flavors, hearty beans, ground beef, and a rich broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this soup is nutritious, filling, and easily adaptable to various dietary preferences. Serve it with your favorite toppings for a satisfying and flavorful dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant-based crumbles)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper)
- 4 cups beef broth
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Crunchy tortilla chips
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat to keep the soup from being greasy.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, forming the flavor base for the soup.
- Add Spices and Ingredients: Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Mix everything together to combine evenly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Final Touches and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Drain excess fat after browning meat to avoid greasy soup.
- Simmer gently to blend spices and develop richer taste.
- Adjust spice levels by adding chili powder or cayenne pepper to your preference.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: taco soup, stovetop soup, quick dinner, beef soup, Mexican soup, one pot meal, easy weeknight recipe, hearty soup
