Description
A comforting and hearty taco soup featuring ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can pinto beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes, corn, and drained beans.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika, mixing until the spices coat the ingredients.
- Pour in the broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
- Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in lime juice before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and customize with desired toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the soup simmer longer or add additional veggies like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco soup, comfort food, family recipe, hearty soup, easy dinner