Easy Taco Soup Recipe - Mom On Timeout (2024)

This quick and easy Taco Soup recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed full of flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings, this soup is sure to become a new family favorite!

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Taco Soup Recipe

Everyone loves tacos but Taco Tuesday can get kind of old after the third week in a row. That’s where this incredibly yummy Taco Soup comes into play. A quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor and full of all of the ingredients you’d find in your favorite tacos but in a warm, comforting soup that tastes even better the second day. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potlucks with friends.

This soup is made with ground beef, taco seasoning and a tasty blend of hearty beans and veggies that is sure to make this soup a new family favorite. The best part about this taco soup recipe is the toppings! Super customizable, simply add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, pico de gallo and green onions. So satisfying, so delicious!

To get that signature crunch that is so enjoyable with tacos, we love to add crunched tortilla chips to the top of the soup – so good!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy. Soup recipes like this taco soup and so perfect for busy weeknights. Keep it simmering on low to serve to any latecomers.
• Extra customizable. The topping are the star of the show and make this taco soup incredibly versatile.
• Hearty. This easy taco soup recipe is packed with protein and fiber making it a satisfying and filling meal the whole family will enjoy.

Taco Soup Recipe Ingredients

This easy taco soup recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. So grab a bowl, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite! As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:

• ground beef – Use lean ground beef or you can make this soup with ground turkey, ground chicken, sausage, or any other type of meat that will hold up well in a soup.
• onion– Yellow or red onions work well in this taco soup recipe.
• garlic cloves– Minced garlic adds a nice layer of flavor in this taco soup. Add more garlic if you are a garlic lover.
• taco seasoning– Flavors the entire soup with earthy flavors that complement the other ingredients Make my homemade taco seasoning or use store bought.
• beef broth or stock – Chicken or vegetable broth can also be used. Low sodium broth or stock is preferred.
• diced or crushed tomatoes– Fire roasted tomatoes are particularly good in this recipe.
• kidney and pinto beans– You’ll need one can of each. Make sure to rinse and drain well before using.
• corn– This ingredient is optional. If using, drain well.

Optional Toppings

• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• green onions
• avocado
• cilantro
• tortilla chips or strips
• pico de gallo

How To Make Taco Soup

1. Brown ground beef. Heat a dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until just a little pink remains, stirring frequently.
2. Onion and garlic. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, stirring frequently. Remove any excess grease. Add the minced garlic and 1 tablespoon (or one packet) or taco seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, making sure the garlic does not burn.
3. Broth (or stock) and tomatoes. Add the beef broth or stock, tomatoes and Rotel tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring the soup to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to medium.
4. Bean and corn. Stir in the drained kidney beans, pinto beans and corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve and enjoy! Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Storage Information

This taco soup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

To freeze, let the soup cool to room temperature and then transfer to a freezer-safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, refrigerate overnight and heat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

Variations To Try

• Vegetarian Taco Soup: Replace the ground beef with an extra can of beans and replace the beef stock with vegetable stock.
• Chicken Taco Soup: Swap out the ground beef for shredded rotisserie chicken or any other cooked chicken.

Taco Soup Recipe FAQs

Trish’s Tips and Tricks

This easy taco soup recipe is super straight forward and quick to prepare but here are some of my tips and tricks to ensure success:

• Use rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef for a tasty chicken taco soup! Simply add the chicken during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
• Bring the heat! Make the taco soup spicier with a little hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
• For a creamier taco soup, stir in a dollop or two of sour cream or Greek yogurt just before serving
• Load up on the toppings! I like to put out lots of options for toppings so friends and family can really customize their soup..

More Delicious Soup Recipes

1. Hamburger Macaroni Soup
2. Chicken Enchilada Soup
3. Zuppa Toscana
4. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
5. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

How To Make Taco Soup