Taco Soup Recipe

Taco soup is staple soup recipe that we make year round because of how delicious it is and how simple it is to make. You can easily make this soup in the slow cooker, Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe or on the stovetop.

This soup is hearty, filling and everyone’s favorite. If you love this soup, then you are going to love 7 Can Taco Soup recipe, Crockpot Creamy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe, Easy Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe and Crockpot Taco Rice Soup Recipe.

Why We Love This Taco Soup Recipe

This taco soup recipe is made in one pot which makes cleanup a breeze. It is completely customizable by change the meat, beans and seasoning. We have even added in more veggies that needed to be used such bell pepper.

We love how quick and easy this taco soup recipe is to make. It is so flavorful because we used our Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe. Serve this for an easy weeknight meal or when you have friends and family over.

Ingredients

• Lean Ground Beef – You can also make this soup with Ground Turkey or a mixture of both beef and turkey
• Onion – Feel free to substitute with minced onion or onion powder. See also Best Onion Substitute
• Minced Garlic Cloves – You can also substitute with garlic powder if you are out
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles – A can of Rotel is a great option
• Taco Spices – Feel free to use Easy Homemade Seasoning Recipe or a packet of taco seasoning instead of using chili powder, ground cumin, paprika and oregano. We have even added in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a hint of spice. You can add in Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
• Black Beans and Kidney Beans – Feel free to substitute with the beans of your choice. Pinto beans is a great substitution.
• Beef Broth – If you are out of beef broth you can easily use 3 cups water

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How To Make Taco Soup 

• Step 1 – Heat a large pot or large Dutch oven over medium high heat. 

Step 2 – Add the ground beef and onions. Brown the beef, breaking up the beef as it brown until cooked through and no longer pink. Seasoning with salt and black pepper. Drain off any excess grease. 

Step 3 – Add in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until heated through. 

Step 4 – Stir in the remaining ingredients.  

Step 5 – Heat over medium high heat until the mixture comes to a low boil.  Reduce the heat to low, cover and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the soup warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Spicy Soup – If you prefer a spicier soup, add in 1 jalapeño pepper (diced) to the soup before simmering it. 
• Prepare Vegetables – You can easily dice the vegetables that you are adding ahead of time. If you prefer, you can Freeze Onions so you already have them available to easily add to any recipe. Use this vegetable chopper to quickly dice the onions.
• Combining Ingredients – We like to cook the soup in a Dutch Oven as you can easily cook the meat without having to dirty a bunch of dishes. All the soup ingredients to simmer until everything is heated through.

Taco Soup Topping Ideas

This Easy Taco Soup Recipe is even better served with your favorite toppings. I like to set out a topping bar and everyone can add their favorite.

These are some of our favorite toppings.

• Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
• Sour Cream 
• Green Onions 
• Sliced Jalapeños 
• Avocado
• Fresh Cilantro 
• Tortilla Strips 

What to Serve With Taco Soup?

This Taco Soup is a complete meal but we love to serve with these easy side dishes for a delicious combination.

These are some of our favorites.

• Best Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe and Tortilla Chips
• Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
• Mexican Rice
• Mexican Cornbread
• Copycat Fritos Bean Dip Recipe and corn chips

Frequently Asked Questions