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Taco Soup

Cultural Context

Taco soup is a popular dish in the United States, particularly in the Southwest, where Tex-Mex cuisine thrives. It combines traditional taco ingredients into a hearty soup, making it a comforting meal that is easy to prepare and customize. Often served at gatherings and potlucks, taco soup reflects the fusion of Mexican and American culinary traditions.

Tex-MexUSmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 large onion
1 pound ground beef
16 oz can chili beans
15 oz can kidney beans
15 oz can whole kernel corn
8 oz can tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 14.5 oz cans peeled and diced tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chili peppers
1.25 oz package taco seasoning mix
corn chips
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

1

Chop one large onion.

2

In a medium skillet, cook one pound of ground beef over medium heat until browned.

3

Drain off the excess fat from the ground beef.

4

Add the ground beef to a slow cooker.

5

Add the chopped onion to the slow cooker.

6

Add a 16 oz can of chili beans with the liquid to the slow cooker.

7

Add one 15 oz can of kidney beans with the liquid to the slow cooker.

8

Add one 15 oz can of whole kernel corn with the liquid to the slow cooker.

9

Add one 8 oz can of tomato sauce to the slow cooker.

10

Add two 14.5 oz cans of peeled and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

11

Add one 4 oz can of diced green chili peppers to the slow cooker.

12

Add one 1.25 oz package of taco seasoning mix to the slow cooker.

13

Mix all the ingredients together in the slow cooker.

14

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

15

Alternatively, cook on high for 6 hours if short on time.

16

Serve the taco soup topped with corn chips, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

medium skilletslow cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Taco StewTex-Mex Soup

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