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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Taco Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 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 331.28 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 19.31 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 20.54 g 7%
- Total Fat 18.27 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.4 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.93 mg High 22%
- Sodium 833.15 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.78 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 75.64 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 373.79 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 57.7 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 33.33 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 331.28 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 331.28 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.
- Is Weeknight Taco Soup healthy?
- Weeknight Taco Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 331.28 calories and 19.31 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 833.15 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.4 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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