Easy Taco Soup Recipe
An Easy Taco Soup Recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes. This hearty soup is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes, corn and beans with a homemade taco seasoning. This recipe has similar ingredients to chili but is filled with all the favorites you’d get in a taco.
Like our Beef Chili, this is the perfect bowl of comfort for cooler weather!
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Taco Soup Recipe:
We love all foods Mexican around here. From shrimp fajitas, to classic beef tacos or even ceviche, Mexican-inspired recipes are always on rotation. This taco soup is a great substitute for Taco Tuesday when you want tacos yet something hot. The ground beef combined with corn, peppers and tomatoes, loaded with beans for protein is such a great combination of flavors.
How to Make Taco Soup
- TACO SEASONING– Prepare homemade taco seasoning (see ingredients below), or use a store-bought seasoning and season to taste
- MEAT- Sauté the ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom. Frequently stir and break up the meat as it’s being cooked. Lightly season the meat and mix well.
- VEGETABLE- While the meat is sautéing, finely chop the onion and cube the tomatoes and peppers. NOTE: You can substitute the fresh tomatoes for canned diced tomatoes with or without chili, depending on how spicy you want the soup to be.
- SIMMER- Once the meat is sautéed, add in the tomatoes, peppers, corn, drained beans, broth and seasonings. Turn soup to low and cook 12-15 minutes.
Can I Substitute the Meat?
We prefer the flavor of the beef for classic taco soup, but you can successfully substitute the ground turkey for ground turkey or ground pork.
Tips for the BEST Taco Soup
- If you enjoy your food spicy, add in chopped jalapenos to taste with the remaining ingredients.
- You can add the onion, green and red pepper as the meat is cooked if you want the ingredients to all to be really tender.
- If you don’t have both green and red peppers, you can just use one whole green or red pepper.
- The beans may be added with the remaining ingredients if you want them soft. However, you can add them 5 minutes before the soup is done cooking if you just want to have them hold firm.
- This soup turns out hearty. Add more broth than the indicated amount if you prefer to have more liquid in the soup.
How to Serve Taco Soup?
Just like with tacos, you can change up the toppings for the taco soup with personal favorites. All the favorite toppings you’d add to a good taco can with the soup (well, minus lettuce, that would be weird, ha!). The toppings may be served in individual bowls on the table allowing your family to top their soup as they like it, just like you would tacos. We really enjoy serving this with:
- Tortilla chips or crushed Doritos
- A dollop of sour cream
- Diced avocado,
- Cheddar or Mexican cheese
- Fresh cilantro
TIP: If you like heat, add some hot sauce or Sriracha to the soup.
This recipe brings together two amazing recipes in one: tacos and soup, a perfect combination. You are totally in for a treat with this quick taco soup.
Other recipes you’ll love:
- Instant Pot White Chicken Chili – an easy family favorite
- Fish Tacos – with the best fish taco sauce
- Chicken Gyozas– Copycat Japanese restaurant appetizer.
Easy Taco Soup Recipe
The easiest homemade taco soup recipe loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, pepper and tomatoes with a homemade taco seasoning. Top soup with avocado, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Taco Soup:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 Tbsp oil, sautéing
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 16 oz can beans, drained , (kidney or pinto)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp oregano
Instructions
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Combine the ingredients for the taco seasoning.
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In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Once hot, sauté ground meat breaking it up as it’s cooked, lightly season with the taco seasoning.
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Meanwhile, finely chop the onion. Cube the red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes.
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Once the meat is browned, add the remaining ingredients and seasonings. Turn heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes. Serve soup hot with desired toppings.
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Valentina Ablaev
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Wonderful! It became my son’s favorite. Making it at least one a month. Thank you!
That’s great! So glad it’s a favorite.
Hi Natasha.
What corn do you use for the recipe? Also, can I use taco seasoning from the store?
Hi Marina, in the winter, I use canned corn and in summer this is even better with freshly cooked corn on the cob. You can use store-bought taco seasoning. That is what I use.
Natasha, this was DELICIOUS I made this tonight for dinner, I’ve tried quite a few of your recipes,and I love how easy they are and how flavorful they are, keep the recipes coming. Thank you!
I will do that, Lisa! I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try from my website. Thank you for the review!
Just made this recipe for dinner tonight in extremely chilly Florida! It is delicious! We loved it! Only thing I changed was using canned tomatoes instead of fresh because I didn’t have any fresh. Still wonderful! A comforting soup for cold days!
The perfect recipe to keep you nice and warm! I hope you love it, Betty!
This recipe is phenomenal! I am 31 and this will be my families forever chili recipe. I feel like making the taco seasoning makes all the difference. You hit it on the mail with the amount.
Thank you. Natasha
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Hope!
This is the best taco soup recipe I’ve ever had. Delicious.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I made this last night with the left over chicken from our roasted chicken. I made the stock the day before, skimmed the fat, shredded the chicken and used both instead of ground beef and beef broth. Garnished with crumbled corn chips, cilantro, and Mexican cheese. So warm and yummy on a cold mountain night. My teenagers even gave it a 95% yummy!
We love so many of your solid recipes. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sheri!
I made this last night and it was delicious! I didn’t have any pinto or kidney beans so I used black beans instead, all else per the recipe. Thank you!!!
I’m so glad it was still a hit! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Tonight making a double batch of this delicious soup, so we can freeze some for future meals, absolutely delicious, love recipes from Natashas Kitchen ♥️♥️
I hope you love it, Gwen! I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying my recipes!
Sounds delish but looks like a chili recipe. What’s the difference?
Hi Juanita, it is similar but this one is a soup which is perfect also for the cold weather.
This recipe looks delicious. I want to make this recipe using my crockpot do you have any suggestions I should do differently?
Hi Karina, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Brown the ground beef on the stovetop; add to slow cooker, add the seasonings; then proceed as directed in the recipe.
I make this in crockpot all the time and just brown my beef first.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Looks so good. What do you use for the corn? Fresh, frozen, canned? Thanks.
Hi Kathy, anything that you have would work. I sometimes use canned corn as it’s faster.
Can i use package taco seasoning? We dont have all those spices
I think that would work too. If you try that, please share with us how it goes.
Are the diced tomatoes fresh or canned?
Hi Ellen, fresh diced but you can substitute the fresh tomatoes for canned diced tomatoes with or without chili, depending on how spicy you want the soup to be.
What is the measurement for one serving?
Hi Emily, The serving size can be found at the beginning of the print-friendly recipe card (located at the bottom of the recipe post). The nutrition label shows counts “per serving.” You can adjust that by clicking on the serving size and using the slider. I hope that helps!
Wondering if the diced tomatoes can be substituted for tomato sauce? I’m not a fan of chunky tomatoes. Thanks so much !!
Hi Kayla, I haven’t tested that substitution, but tomato sauce would give this a thicker and more saucy consistency and would also change the flavor.
Kayla, my kids don’t like tomato chunks either. I tend to use crushed canned tomatoes. You don’t get additional flavourings like with sauce. I freeze any leftover crushed tomatoes for future recipes. I hope that helps. Great recipe Natasha! My family loves your borscht, too.
Natasha. I made the taco soup, and by not using all of the seasoning, it was way to spicy, without throwing it out, do you know of a way I can still use it. I hate to add more hamburger and still may have to throw it out. Thanks
Hi Amanda, using the seasonings listed, it should be pretty mild, but if you add too much spicy, you could add more broth to tone down the spiciness.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟…I made a vegan version of this recipe and it was delicious. I love your taco seasoning and it complimented the Gardein beef less ground crumbles beautifully. I also used Vegetable Better than bouillon for the vegetable broth and substituted black beans for the pinto beans. Everything else remained the same. It was delicious and a new go to for my family. Thank you!!
Sounds perfect! Great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Patricia.
Tried this tonight and we loved it! When I say we, I’m talking about me, my husband and our granddaughters we are raising (their momma passed in a car accident) ages 8 and 4. For them to love it is awesome. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Hi Mary, I’m happy that you all loved this recipe. I hope that you and your family will love all the other recipes that you will try for them.
Super easy recipe with spices we all have. Loved it with lots of avocado and cheese. Now a family favorite!
Thank you so much for your awesome review, Mary!
My husband and I loved this soup. Perfect for a cold rainy day lunch. We will make this often.
Great to hear that, Marie. Thank you so much for your great feedback!
It was super easy and delicious. I made it with chicken ground meat and chicken soup stock because beef soup stock was out of stock. I added more soup stock for more liquid. I like the taco seasoning, too. Thank you so much!!!
Hello Maya, I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Can’t wait to make this! Any recommendations on freezing leftovers ?
Hi Lexi, I have not tried freezing this to advise.
The whole family loved this recipe. Could be My toco Tuesday goto day. Thanks for the tips
You’re welcome, Nanette!! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
OMG. That Toco soup was delicious. I have been cooking your recipe for a couple months now and every recipe has been outstanding. I have been telling everybody about you. Keep cooking and give me new recipes
Yay that is so awesome! Thank you for spreading the word and for sharing your good feedback with us.
Quick, easy, and yummy! Will make again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Shirley!
I love all the things you make. I especially the the chicken fritters.
So wonderful to hear that! Thank you so much.
My wife and I loved it! I doubled the amount of broth to make it more of a soup.
Yum! That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Robert!
Made this yesterday. It was a huge hit. No leftovers!Thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome, Donna! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
I made recipe as stated and made a vegan version at the same time and invited my family over. It was a hit, especially with my husband who is a very picky eater! Thank you Natasha.
That is great, Annie. Thanks for sharing! I’m sure others would also like to try making a vegan version of this recipe too.
Can’t wait to try to try the Taco Soup this week. Last week I made the Lemon Chicken. Wow was this delicious. My family and the guys at work think I’m a gourmet chef.
Sounds like a great plan, I’m sure you will love this taco soup!
Natasha I’am a fan of most of your recipes and this one is a Big hit for me and my family just Love it I’am making it for the 3rd time, making for my son he loves it flavors are delicious and very easy to make 😋We Love It
Hello Barbara, thanks for sharing your wonderful feedback with us! Looks like this recipe is going to be one of your favorites at home!
Natasha, this was DELICIOUS I made this tonight for dinner, I’ve tried quite a few of your recipes,and I love how easy they are and how flavorful they are, keep the recipes coming. Thank you!
This came to my inbox at the perfect time! I had so the ingredients at home. The taco seasoning is especially delicious- no more store bought for me!!
Is that the best when everything is already on hand! That’s so great!
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Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Fabulous soup on a cold evening, great for crowds and so flavorful. Thank you for sharing.
Isn’t it the best for a chilly night! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback.
What yummy soup! I used 99% fat free ground turkey instead of the ground beef. I only had a red pepper and used a combination of pinto and black beans, but no matter. We’ll be having this again!
Thanks for the great feedback, Carol. Happy to know that you loved this recipe!
Quick and easy and so flavorful. I used the pinto beans and I added (just our preference) some rotel tomatoes and green chilies to add an extra kick. This makes a great lunch or light dinner.
Yum! That sounds lovely! Thank you so much for sharing that with me Nancy.
Made last night and it was the best soup ever. Will make again and again.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Carole!
What a fantastic belly warming soup this is, and a hearty one at that. This is pure comfort food.
I made this in the instant pot. First I pressed the saute button and warmed the oil for about 20 seconds. I browned the meat along with the peppers and onions. Then I mixed together the seasoning ingredients and stirred it in the meat mixture. I added the remaining soup ingredients and screwed on the lid. I pressed the soup stew button and set the sealing valve to seal. Once the pot beeped I turned it off and did a quick release. This worked perfectly!!! I topped my bowl of soup with shredded cheese, corn tortilla strips and slices of avocado. This recipe will be added to our regular recipe rotation.
I’m so glad you found a new favorite, Bea! Thank you for that great review!
Hi Natasha, could you clarify for me please, When you say In the ingredients, Beef Broth, I take it that you mean Beef stock?, In the UK beef broth would mean stew or soup.
Hi Carol, they are used interchangeably in the US but I do mean beef stock (not stew or soup).
Thank you Natasha for your reply, looking forward to trying out recipe of Taco soup.
I hope you love it! We look forward to your feedback.
I made this soup with turkey and chicken stock. Came out very tasty. It was also easy and quick. I have made it twice already in the last two days;))) Topped with avo, sour cream, tortilla strips. MMMMM… so good!Thanks again Natasha! Your are the best!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Natalia!
I made this last evening for our dinner…it was so easy and delicious…cooks really quick…I froze 2 servings and have 2 more servings in the frig for later…I threw in a hatcher pepper that I had…it added the touch of heat we were looking for…
That’s so great! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This looks and sounds so good. Can this be made in a crockpot?
Hi Jeanette, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Made it vegan with meatless crumbles! No one knew the difference!
That’s nice thank you for sharing this with us!
Hi! Can I omit the peppers? If so, what would you recommend in its place? My hubby can’t have peppers (cause wicked heartburn).
Hi Mallory, we enjoy the flavor with the peppers but you are definitely welcome to omit it.
Sounds amazing! Approximately how much taco seasoning do you normally add to your soup?
Hi Trudy, we use the full amount of the taco seasoning in the recipe card. I would suggest adding a store-bought one to taste since they can vary in salt and spice content.
Made It for supper! Yummy for a cool evening!
Isn’t that the best for coller nights! Thank you so much for sharing that great feedback with me.
This one was a winner for sure! My veeeery slow 3 year old eater gobbled this up in 15 minutes (he normally takes over an hour to eat). I even got a “it’s pretty good” from my husband, versus the usual “eh”. We added some crushed chili Fritos, sour cream and cheese on top. I’ll definitely make this again!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Viktoriya!
Winner with the whole family!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Adrienne!
Natasha,
Your Recipes are winners! I have tried several of your recipes and they are all great.
The Taco Soap is outstanding and my husband and I both loved it. It is so fast. Keep sending those recipes. Nancy
I’m so glad you all enjoyed that Nancy! Thank you for sharing that with me
I made this for my sister in law who just had a baby. It was a hit and so easy. I topped with cheese cilantro and green onions Perfect potluck recipe too
That sounds like the perfect way to celebrate! Thank you for that great review!
look yummy. i must try…
Looks delicious
I am going to make it shortly
That’s so great, Mary!
Our family loves this taco soup recipe! It’s absolutely fantastic!
I’m so happy to hear that Stephanie! Thank you for that amazing review!
mmmm…sounds incredibly delicious!! A MUST make!
I hope you try this soon Katerina!
What a hearty and delicious soup! I know what I will be having for dinner tonight! Delish!
Same here Sara! Thank you for that great review!
We loved this so much! I omitted the corn and topped it with avocado and cheese. YUM!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Lauren!
the perfect way to head into fall!
I agree! Thank you for that great review Rachael!
This sounds so delicious…can’t wait to try it
I hope you love this recipe Tammy!