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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 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 (15.25 ounce) cans of beans of your choice, not drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, not drained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, not drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (1 ounce) packet Ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
1 cup water
Optional garnish: sour cream, diced avocado, grated cheddar cheese, sliced green onion, fresh cilantro, Fritos or tortilla chips

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

Brown the ground beef and onion in a large Dutch oven or other heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.

2

Add the remaining ingredients to the pot.

3

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4

Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings of choice.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Dutch ovenwooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

high-proteinlow-carb

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Taco StewTex-Mex Soup

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