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This easy taco soup recipe is a hearty, flavor-packed meal made with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes for the ultimate comforting bowl. It’s a quick one-pot dinner that comes together with simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this homemade taco soup with cheese, tortilla chips, or your favorite toppings. This best taco soup recipe is always a crowd favorite.
One of my husband’s all-time favorite meals is literally simple ground beef tacos. I kid you not. So in the winter, we turn all of those amazing tacos flavors into homemade taco soup.
It is warm, and comforting, with the perfect amount of spice. This taco soup is similar to my award-winning chili recipe but the big difference is the addition of beef broth to make it a more broth-based soup.
This is a popular soup in our home because it is easy to throw it all in and let it simmer. Then you top it with so many yummy ingredients and it just gets better and better!
So if you are looking for a cozy, one-pot dinner that is loaded with Tex-Mex flavor, this taco soup recipe is about to become a staple in your kitchen. Made with seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and just the right amount of spice, it’s the perfect balance of hearty and comforting.
This easy taco soup comes together with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, making it ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this recipe is incredibly flexible and easy to customize based on your preferences.
It’s also a great dump-and-go style meal, meaning you can make it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or even in an Instant Pot. Plus, it reheats beautifully…so leftovers might be even better the next day!
Why you will love this easy Taco Soup recipe:
Quick and easy (ready in about 30 minutes)
High in protein and super filling
Easily customizable (spice level, beans, toppings)
Perfect for meal prep and freezing
What ingredients are in Taco Soup:
This is an easy taco soup recipe. Just saute the ground beef with onions and then throw all of the ingredients in and let it simmer.
- Ground Beef — I suggest using lean ground beef 85-90%.
- Onions — I suggest finely dicing any type of sweet onion, white, yellow, or red onion.
- Jalapeno — you can tailor make the amount of spice in this taco soup recipe by adjusting how many jalapenos to add. If you want it less spicy, remove the seeds and inner membrane.
- Taco Seasoning — this is a blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and other spices.
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Tomato Sauce — use canned, plain tomato sauce with no spices added.
- Beef Broth — if you want a thinner, more brothy soup, add more beef broth.
- Canned Tomatoes — use diced canned tomatoes. I suggest using Rotel tomatoes with green chilies.
- Corn — use frozen white corn, fresh, or canned corn.
- Beans — add your favorite type of canned beans. I would suggest using pinto beans.
- Cheese
What Toppings to put on Taco Soup:
The sky is the limit on what toppings to add to your taco soup. If you want to make it extra special, cut corn tortillas into long strips, fry in some oil, lightly salt, and sprinkle on top of the taco soup.
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Cheese
- Tortilla Strips
- Avocados
How to make Easy Taco Soup:
- Start by browning the ground beef and onion in a skillet until cooked through and browned. Drain any grease from the skillet. If there is just a little grease, you can blot it with a paper towel. Sprinkle with seasonings.
- Add in tomato sauce, beef broth, and canned Rotel. Let it simmer until it starts to slightly thicken.
- Add in corn and beans and bring to a simmer.
- Sprinkle in some cheese for extra flavor. Check for seasonings.
- Serve with fresh cilantro, cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, and avocado.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
Can I make it in a slow cooker (crockpot)?
Yes! Brown the ground beef first, then add everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 3–4 hours.
How to store homemade taco soup:
Keep the taco soup in an airtight container, covered, in the refrigerator. It lasts for about 5 days.
What to serve with easy taco soup?
My favorite recipe to serve with soup is my famous cornbread recipe. It continually receives 5-star ratings! I also have a jalapeno cheddar cornbread recipe and cornbread muffins recipe.
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup One of my favorite comfort meals, plus it’s super easy to make!
Texas Beef Chili This is an award winning recipe that’s perfect for cook-offs or just any weeknight!
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Chicken Pho This is my version of the popular Vietnamese Chicken Pho soup. The most requested healthy soup recipe in my house!
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Taco Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 Jalapeno (finely diced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 cup Canned Tomato Sauce (plain)
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 10 ounce can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 1 1/2 cups Corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- 14-ounce can Pinto or Chili Beans
- 1 cup Mexican Cheese Blend
Toppings:
- Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Cheese
- Tortilla Strips
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil and onions, and jalapeno and stir to coat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the grease out of the skillet or blot with a paper towel to remove excess grease. Add in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder.
- Reduce heat to medium and add tomato sauce, beef broth, and rotel tomatoes. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Add in corn, beans, and cheese and heat for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Taste for seasonings.
- Serve with sour cream, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, Mexican cheese, and avocado.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is THE best taco soup. My kids request it at least once a month. So much flavor and so easy to throw together on a week night. Thank you!
YUMMY! This soup is full of flavor!
Can it or the potato soup be frozen?
Everything I’ve made from Modern Honey has been incredible!! Great layers of flavor and easy to follow directions!
I can’t wait for soup and chili season to get here!!
Thank you, Melissa!!!
This soup was absolutely delicious! Not too watery, just the perfect consistency. I’ll be making this again for sure.
I was intimidated by the ingredients list but it turns out it’s all things I had on hand and it was so simple to make!! Perfect for this in between weather where I need some extra warmth before spring decides to come. Thanks for the recipe!
This recipe makes the best Taco Soup I think I’ve ever had, so delicious! I used the “Kinders” brand of taco seasoning which is my favorite. Melissa, every recipe I have made of yours is absolutely delicious, THANK YOU!!!
Hey Melissa, I’m at work right now and just came across this recipe for Taco Soup. It sounds delicious. I just happen to have all the ingredients to make this delicious soup tonight, and since I’m all by myself tonight I think I’ll make a big pot of this soup and have it for my dinner and lunch tomorrow, and send some over to my neighbor who is not well she has a bad cold.
What a great idea for a nice hot soup, we are having such bad weather here in California right now. It has been unusually cold here since November of last year and no end in sight yet.
Is there a recipe for your taco seasoning? The measurements you use. Or do you use store bought?
In the Taco soup what can I use in place of the tomatoes and tomato sauce? I have food allergies to any type of tomato or garlic.