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Taco Soup

A steaming bowl of Taco Soup

This hearty Taco Soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a chilly evening. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy all the deliciousness of tacos in a comforting soup form!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained (such as Rotel)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and beef broth.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve hot, topped with your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Notes

For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño. You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.