Description
This Easy Taco Soup is full of flavor, hearty, and perfect for any night of the week! Make it on the stovetop in 30 minutes or use your slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal!
Ingredients
1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (946ml) beef or chicken broth or stock
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can chili beans in chili sauce
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large dutch oven or pot, brown the ground beef and onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
5. For slow cooker version: Add raw ground beef to the bottom of the crockpot and break into small chunks (or brown it first if preferred).
6. Add all other ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4–6 hours or low for 8–10 hours.
7. Serve hot with toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
This soup freezes well—cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2–3 months.
To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stovetop or microwave.
Adjust seasoning to your preference, and simmer longer for a deeper flavor if desired.
Top with sour cream, shredded cheddar, avocado, or tortilla chips for added texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 130
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 46mg