Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup
Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup is rich and creamy with melty queso woven into a hearty base of seasoned beef, pinto beans, and chunky black bean–corn salsa. It’s thick enough to scoop with chips and perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Add classic taco toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, and crushed tortilla chips for extra texture.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Break up the ground beef in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the taco seasoning packet. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Drain the grease and return the beef mixture to the pot. Stir in the pinto beans, salsa, cheese dip, and water.
- 3
Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and add toppings of choice.
- Calories 525.3 kcal High 26%
- Protein 30.87 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 47.34 g 17%
- Total Fat 25.34 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 10.47 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.51 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1475.15 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 15.73 g Good Source 56%
- Total Sugars 12.06 g --
- Added Sugars 4.73 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 192.12 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 5.79 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 310.44 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 173.36 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 13.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Five Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Bean & Corn Salsa, Ground Beef, Pinto Beans, and Salsa Con Queso Dip. Each serving provides about 525.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Bean & Corn Salsa, Ground Beef, Pinto Beans, Salsa Con Queso Dip, Taco Seasoning. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup healthy?
- Five-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 525.3 calories and 30.87 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1475.15 mg (64% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.47 g (52% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.73 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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