Quick and Easy Taco Soup
A hearty, flavorful soup that's simple to make with ground beef, beans, and a mix of seasonings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish brings a delightful mix of textures and a hint of spice, topped off with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 can whole kernel corn 15.25 oz, drained
- 1 can mild chili beans 16 oz, undrained
- 1 can pinto beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 can stewed tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz
- 1 can chopped green chiles 4 oz, optional
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, cook 2 pounds of ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Drain excess fat from the pot.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add 1 envelope of taco seasoning and stir to coat evenly.
- Stir in 1 can of drained corn, 1 can of undrained chili beans, 1 can of rinsed pinto beans, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 can of stewed tomatoes, 1 envelope of ranch dressing mix, 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, and 1 can of chopped green chiles (if using).
- Increase heat to medium-high, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions as desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with a plant-based protein or additional beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 300gCalories: 350kcal
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