Description
Hearty taco soup delivers Mexican-inspired comfort in one delightful bowl, blending rich ground beef, zesty spices, and tender beans. Warm, satisfying spoonfuls promise a quick meal that brings family together with bold southwestern flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (453 g) ground beef
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) corn kernels, drained
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef and onions in a large pot over medium heat until meat browns, carefully draining accumulated grease.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and chicken broth, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Elevate the temperature until liquid reaches a gentle bubbling point, then whisk in cream of chicken soup until completely blended.
- Reduce heat to low, gently folding sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, creating a silky, harmonious texture.
- Allow soup to simmer quietly for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to intertwine and develop robust depth.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with optional cheese sprinkles or crispy tortilla chip fragments for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option that reduces saturated fat.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and taco seasoning to control salt intake for heart-healthy diets.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting cream of chicken soup with coconut cream and using nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Keep leftover soup refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, reheating gently to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg