Ultimate Taco Soup
This Ultimate Taco Soup is a flavorful, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that brings together ground beef, beans, corn, and bold taco spices. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick family dinner or a comforting meal anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, undrained
- 1 can 15 oz fire-roasted corn, undrained
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and taco seasoning, cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld and soup thicken slightly.
- Adjust seasoning with hot sauce and salt as desired.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with shredded cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For a creamier soup, stir in softened cream cheese near the end of cooking. Add extra jalapeños or cayenne for more heat. This recipe can be made vegetarian by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles.