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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 pound ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 packet taco seasoning
a few dashes of cumin
15 ounce can corn
14 ounce can diced tomatoes
10 ounce can rotel
15 ounce can pinto beans
15 ounce can black beans
2 cups beef broth
salt
black pepper

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

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, break up 1 pound of ground beef and cook for 8 minutes until browned.

2

Add 1/2 cup of diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3

Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and a few dashes of cumin; mix well.

4

Pour in a drained 15 ounce can of corn, a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes, a 10 ounce can of rotel, a drained 15 ounce can of pinto beans, and a drained 15 ounce can of black beans.

5

Add 2 cups of beef broth, season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.

6

Turn up the heat and bring the soup to a boil.

7

Once boiling, reduce heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Taco StewTex-Mex Soup

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