Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup
Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup brings a bold, comforting broth layered with savory ground beef, smoky fire-roasted corn, and the tangy kick of chunky salsa. Black beans add hearty body, making each spoonful balanced and satisfying. It’s an ideal cozy dinner for busy weeknights or casual gatherings when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- 2
Blend one can of black beans with 1/2 jar of salsa in a blender until smooth. Add the black bean mixture, the remaining can of black beans, the frozen corn, the remaining salsa, and the beef broth to the pot; reduce the heat to medium.
- 3
Heat the soup until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Calories 450.84 kcal High 23%
- Protein 24.44 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 40.27 g 15%
- Total Fat 22.14 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 7.33 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.63 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1377.99 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 9.92 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 9.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 159.49 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.57 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 20.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Five Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Beans, Chunky Mild Salsa, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 450.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Beans, Chunky Mild Salsa, Ground Beef, Seasoned Corn. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Five-Ingredient Beef Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 450.84 calories and 24.44 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1377.99 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.33 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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