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Taco soup served with fresh cilantro and tortilla strips.
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5 from 29 votes

Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup recipe is packed with hearty beans, chili, corn, and bold taco flavor, making it a quick family dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 3 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans
  • 1 (15-ounce) can can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, (or 1 packet)
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, (or 1 packet)
  • 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup water

Toppings

  • sour cream, tortilla chips, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with your desired toppings.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • Rinse the black beans before adding them to remove excess starch and improve the texture.
  • Let the soup simmer for the full 15 minutes so the seasonings have time to blend together.
  • Taste before serving since different brands of chili can vary in saltiness.
  • Set out a topping bar so everyone can customize their own bowl.
Make ahead of time. Make this soup 1-2 days ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Heat on the stove or in a crockpot until warm. 
Make a freezer meal. Mix all ingredients, pour in an airtight container and freeze. To cook, remove from freezer and throw it straight in the crockpot for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. You can also thaw overnight and heat on the stove top until warm. 
Store. Place leftovers in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until warm. If you have the time or have a large amount can also reheat on the stovetop or in a crock pot, stirring occasionally until warm. 
Slow Cooker Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 6–7 hours.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg