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Taco Soup
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Taco Soup

Warm and filling with lots of Mexican-style flavors, taco soup is like having a fiesta in your mouth. Because you are in charge of the spices, you get to control the heat level!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large carrots, shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, medium dice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder or 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional (see Notes)
  • 1 can (28 ounce) diced or crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 tomato sauce can full of water (15 ounces)
  • 2 cups frozen corn or 1 (15 ounce) can corn
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounce) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups beef broth

Toppings (optional)

  • Cheese, (suggestions: crumbled cotija; shredded Monterrey Jack, pepper jack, cheddar or Colby-jack)
  • Pico de gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips
  • Cilantro

Instructions

For Stove-top

  • In a large stock pot, over medium high heat, break up the ground beef well and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chili powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, granulated garlic, granulated onion, chipotle chile powder or smoked paprika (if using), salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium; cook and stir for 1 minute until spices and herbs are well mixed into the beef.
  • Add the onion, pepper, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the remaining soup ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat to medium low and simmer soup for 45 minutes.
  • Serve as desired, with or without suggested toppings.

Notes

  • Ground chicken or turkey can be used in place of the ground beef.
  • The spices may be replaced by 1 package of taco seasoning mix.
  • The chipotle chili powder provides heat and a smoky flavor. The smoked paprika provides a smoky flavor without the added heat. Both are optional.
  • The black and pinto beans may be replaced by 1 (28 ounce) can mild or hot chili beans (do NOT rinse and drain if using chili beans).

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5cups | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1540mg | Potassium: 1207mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4105IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg