This easy Taco Soup recipe is one of my favorite meals when I want something healthy, quick, and tasty. This one-pot meal can also be made in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot!
Looking for more soup recipes? Try my Vegetable Tortellini, Creamy Zuppa Toscana, or Spicy Chili!
What I love about this soup:
- One-Pot Meal: Is there anything better? No mess, just an easy recipe with an even easier clean-up!
- Simple Ingredients: You probably already have everything on hand, and only need 5 minutes to prep this original taco soup!
- Instant Pot and Slow Cooker cooking methods are included in the recipe notes, making this meal even easier!
How to Make Taco Soup:
Brown the beef. In a large pot, brown the beef, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
Add remaining ingredients. Add beans, diced green chilies, crushed tomatoes, corn, chicken broth, and spices.
Simmer. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes.
Serve with desired toppings like avocado, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: Store taco soup in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after making. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
To Freeze: Allow soup to cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight and simmer on the stove until warm, or warm in the microwave.
Recipe Variations:
- Instant Pot Taco Soup: Brown ground beef on sauté setting until cooked. Remove grease. Add remaining ingredients and add one extra cup of broth. Cook on manual/high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before carefully removing the lid.
- Crock Pot Taco Soup: Brown ground beef on the stove. Add the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Vegetarian Taco Soup: Leave the meat out and add extra beans.
- Chicken Taco Soup: Substitute shredded chicken for the ground beef.
- Spices: you could also substitute a packet of taco seasoning.
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Recipe
Taco Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic , minced (or substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes undrained
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 17 ounce can corn , drained
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Topping Suggestions:
- Tortilla chips or fritos
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- green onion , chopped
- avocado , chopped
- hot sauce
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Brown the meat and remove any grease, if needed. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with desired toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
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(Nutritional label does not include toppings)
I originally shared this recipe September 2017. Updated November 2019 and September 2021. with process photos and clearer instructions.
Super simple and delicious. I ended up adding a diced onion. So good.
This was so amazing! I subbed ground chicken and added diced green pepper. Super simple to make for a hearty dinner! Yum!
I love this taco soup, made for family coming to the Winterfest this weekend. Didn’t have the chilies so used small can of jalapeños and not kidney beans so used pinto, served with all the toppings, was delicious..
I made this (doubled) for two families I know that are sick.
It’s the perfect take-in meal and all of the toppings in individual containers made a fantastic presentation.
When I came home I had my bowlful and totally enjoyed it!
I made this for dinner in the crock pot last night. The flavor was well balanced and I’m looking forward to leftovers for lunch.
This is the ONLY taco soup recipe I’ll ever need. The perfect amount of seasonings and combination. I will never buy another taco seasoning packet again now. Hubby and I put a little spoonful of sour cream on top and used Doritoes for dipping, absolutely delicious. I saved your recipe and have passed it along to many people that I know will love this recipe.
Thank you for sharing!
Leave out the beans and corn if you want this to be a truly keto recipe.
Delish! I have made several times now and my family loves it. I did leave out the green chili’s for my son and poured the full 32oz beef broth. 👌