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The Best Taco Soup in a white bowl with sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla chips.

The Best Taco Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can 4 ounces diced green chilis
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 17 ounces corn, drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

For Serving:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese cheddar or a Mexican blend
  • Chopped green onions
  • Diced avocado
  • Hot sauce optional, for a kick
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. If there's excess grease, drain it off.
    Browning ground beef in a black skillet for The Best Taco Soup.
  • Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, paprika, onion powder and black pepper. Stir to combine with the beef and cook for about 1 minute.
    Adding minced garlic and spices to browned ground beef for The Best Taco Soup.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes, green chilis, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly.
    The Best Taco Soup cooking in a pot with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, black beans, and green chilis.
  • Increase the heat to bring the soup to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
    The Best Taco Soup simmering in a black skillet with ground beef, corn, and beans.
  • Serve in a bowl with optional toppings (avocado, cheese, sour cream...)
    The Best Taco Soup simmering in a black pot, with ground beef, beans, and corn.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 34gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1026mgFiber: 14g
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