Weeknight Taco Soup
Weeknight Taco Soup is hearty and bright, with seasoned ground beef simmered in a tomato-rich broth alongside black beans, corn, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles. A squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro lifts the flavors, making each spoonful balanced and lively. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or casual get-togethers when you want something comforting and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 2
Add the onion and the garlic. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring often, until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the taco seasoning; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir in the tomato juice and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Bring to a simmer; add the cilantro and squeeze the juice from the lime halves into the pot. Simmer until the flavors have blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 332.9 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.63 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.3 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 64.41 mg High
- Sodium 915.48 mg High
- Fiber 4.67 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.36 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 69.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate
- Potassium 385.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 110.04 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 33.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Taco Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 332.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Taco Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Weeknight Taco Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Weeknight Taco Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Taco Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Taco Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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