Easy Taco Soup Recipe 🌮
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Mexico with this delightful and easy-to-make Taco Soup. Packed with savory ground beef, hearty tomatoes, kidney beans, and zesty tomato sauce, this soup is a comforting treat for any occasion. Topped with grated cheese, crunchy corn chips, cool sour cream, and flavorful black olives, it’s a bowl of goodness that will warm your soul.

Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
Garnishes:
- Grated cheese
- Crushed corn chips
- Sour cream
- Black olives
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 457.4
- Fat: 18.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 77.1mg
- Sodium: 1039.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.7g
- Fiber: 8.5g
- Sugar: 11.2g
- Protein: 30.7g
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
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Add Ingredients: Once the beef is cooked, add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with grated cheese, crushed corn chips, a dollop of sour cream, and a few slices of black olives.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños while browning the ground beef.
- Customize the toppings to your liking! Avocado, green onions, or hot sauce are also delicious additions.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.