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Bowl of ground beef taco soup with toppings

Ground Beef Taco Soup

Seasoned ground beef simmered with beans, corn, and tomatoes into a thick soup with taco toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 461 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles ten ounce can
  • 1 can tomato sauce eight ounce can
  • 2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup corn fresh or canned
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
  • ½ cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 avocado sliced for topping
  • 1 cup tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Brown. Cook the beef, onion, and garlic until no pink remains, then drain.
  • Season. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Add. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer. Cover and cook for thirty minutes.
  • Beans. Stir in both beans and heat for five minutes.
  • Serve. Ladle into bowls and add the toppings.

Notes

Substitutions: Use ground turkey, mild or hot chiles, or any beans you have on hand.
Tips: Drain the beans, stir often, and add salt only at the end.
Storage: Refrigerate without toppings for four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition is calculated per serving with toppings.
Keyword Beef and Bean Soup, Easy Weeknight Soup, Ground Beef Taco Soup, Taco Soup, Tortilla Chip Soup