The best TACO SOUP recipe that's super easy!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while Monterey Jack is often less expensive.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Baked chips reduce fat, while corn tortillas can be cut and baked for a budget-friendly option.

Make homemade taco seasoning by mixing together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Dice half an onion and one green bell pepper.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to a large pot on medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula and letting it brown.

Drain and rinse kidney beans, black beans, and corn to reduce sodium content.

If there's excess oil in the pot after browning the meat, drain it off.

Add the diced onions and bell pepper to the pot along with tomato paste and the homemade taco seasoning; stir and let sweat for 1-2 minutes.

Add the rinsed beans and corn, one can of diced tomatoes, one small can of diced green chilies, and 3 cups of water; stir everything together and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Serve the taco soup plain or with toppings like fresh avocado, sliced jalapenos, cilantro, and cotija cheese.

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