Taco Soup Recipe 🌮🍲
This Taco Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner! Packed with ground beef (or turkey), beans, tomatoes, and tons of zesty seasonings, it’s like having tacos in a bowl! 🥣🌶️
Ingredients (Serves 6-8):
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey 🍖
- 1 medium onion, chopped 🧅
- 1 packet taco seasoning 🌮
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 🖤
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained 🌽
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 🍅
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies 🌶️
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth 🍗
- 1/2 cup water 💧
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For toppings (optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- Sour cream 🍶
- Chopped cilantro 🌿
- Tortilla chips 🥨
- Jalapeños 🌶️
Instructions:
- Cook the Meat and Onion:
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Drain any excess fat. 🍖🧅
- Season and Simmer:
- Stir in the taco seasoning and mix well.
- Add the diced tomatoes, green chilies, kidney beans, black beans, corn, broth, and water. Stir everything together. 🌶️🍅🫘
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 🍲
- Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, and jalapeños for extra flavor and crunch. 🧀🍶🌿🥨🌶️
Tips for Success:
- For a vegetarian version, swap the meat for extra beans or lentils. 🌱
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add some chopped fresh jalapeños or extra chili powder. 🌶️🔥
- For extra flavor, squeeze some fresh lime juice on top just before serving. 🍋
This Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food – it’s warm, filling, and bursting with flavor! 🌮🍲💖