Easy Taco Soup

Easy Taco Soup

delicious Mexican soup

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (24 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

387
calories
10g
fat
49g
carbohydrates
31g
protein
53mg
cholesterol
804mg
sodium
Easy Taco Soup

Recipe Description

This Easy Taco Soup is delicious and filling and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. This soup is a classic mix of ground beef with Mexican flavors like chili, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno. It makes a great weekend lunch or midweek dinner. Try it out soon.

To make this delicious soup, start by heating oil in a large pot. Add beef in and onion and cook until browned. Add the jalapeno and garlic and saute before draining excess fat from the mixture. Add tomatoes, chilis, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ranch dressing mix and season to taste. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the corn, black beans, and pinto beans and cook until heated through. If the soup is too thick, add ½ cup of water. Stir in cilantro and lime and serve warm finished with desired toppings.

To make Easy Taco Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Easy Taco Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 1 - Easy Taco Soup

    Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large saucepan.

  2. 2

    Cook beef and onions

    5 min
    Step 2 - Easy Taco Soup

    Add 1 ¼ pounds of ground beef and 1 medium chopped onion. Cook while crumbling and stirring occasionally until browned.

  3. 3

    Add jalapeno and garlic

    1 min
    Step 3 - Easy Taco Soup

    Add 1 chopped jalapeno and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Saute for 1 minute longer before draining the excess fat from the beef mixture.

  4. 4

    Add most of remaining soup ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Easy Taco Soup

    Stir in 2 cans of tomatoes with green chilis, 1 can of beef broth, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and ranch dressing mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Simmer and add corn and beans

    35 min
    Step 5 - Easy Taco SoupStep 5 - Easy Taco Soup

    Cover pot with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 ½ cups of corn and 1 can each of black beans and pinto beans. Continue to simmer until heated through.

  6. 6

    Check consistency

    1 min
    Step 6 - Easy Taco Soup

    Check the consistency of the soup and if it is too thick, add ½ a cup of water to thin the soup if desired.

  7. 7

    Add cilantro and lime juice

    1 min
    Step 7 - Easy Taco Soup

    Stir in ⅓ cup chopped cilantro and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice if using.

  8. 8

    Add toppings

    1 min
    Step 8 - Easy Taco Soup

    Top with a selection of your favorite toppings like shredded Mexican blend cheese, chopped green or red onions, diced avocados, and corn tortilla strips/chips.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Easy Taco Soup

    Serve warm.

Easy Taco Soup is a delicious soup topped with tasty Mexican ingredients. Try it out soon and please come back and leave a comment below with your thoughts.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Kevin Johnson
April 26, 2025
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Superb soup! Family loved it.

Fiona Smith
March 10, 2025
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This Easy Taco Soup was a huge hit with my kids! Felt like a family feast.

Lola
March 4, 2025
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Taco soup rocks!

Rebecca
March 3, 2025
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Awesome! I whipped this up after soccer practice for my kids, and they loved it! Quick to make and so tasty!

Brooke Anderson
February 10, 2025
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So easy, loved!

Laura Smith
January 5, 2025
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This Easy Taco Soup is awsome! I whipped it up for a cozy Sunday lunch and my hubby loved it. It was super simple, packed with flavor, and took no time at all. Perfect for busy week nights or chillin' on the weekend. Def making it again!

Larry
September 11, 2024
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Superb! Made this on a chilly day, and it warmed my soul.

Katherine
August 22, 2024
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Superb!

Hannah Smith
July 28, 2024
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Super easy soup!

Eli
July 22, 2024
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Sencillo y delicioso.

Adam Johnson
March 6, 2024
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Yo, this Easy Taco Soup is a game changer! Made it last weekend when the kids were hangry. They devoured it in minutes! Super simple and packed with flavor! Definitely a regular in our house now. Must try!

Tina
December 11, 2023
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Superb

Xena
November 2, 2023
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Superb Taco Soup!

Jennifer Johnson
October 9, 2023
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Super easy and so tasty!

Xena
October 3, 2023
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So simple! My family loved it!

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