Hearty Tex-Mex Taco Soup (Printer View)

Hearty soup with seasoned beef, beans, corn, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Ready in 45 minutes for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Canned Goods

05 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
08 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
09 - 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
10 - 4 cups chicken broth

→ Spices and Seasonings

11 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Toppings

16 - Shredded cheddar cheese
17 - Sour cream
18 - Sliced jalapeños
19 - Chopped cilantro
20 - Sliced green onions
21 - Crushed tortilla chips or strips
22 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to develop the flavors.
04 - Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
05 - Bring the soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery, which means you can serve something genuinely homemade even on your busiest nights.
  • The flavor builds as it simmers, so you get that cozy, slow-cooked depth without actually waiting hours.
  • Everyone at the table gets to customize their bowl, turning one pot into six different meals based on what people love.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining and rinsing your canned beans—it removes the starchy liquid that clouds your broth and makes the soup feel heavy instead of bright and clean.
  • If you use a seasoning packet instead of layering individual spices, you'll lose the depth and control that makes this recipe shine, so it's worth taking those extra thirty seconds.
03 -
  • Brown your beef in batches if your pot is crowded—rushing this step means steaming instead of browning, and you'll miss out on that caramelized depth.
  • Keep the broth warm in a small pot next to your serving pot so people can thin their bowls if they prefer a brothier consistency, which lets everyone customize without you having to remake anything.
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