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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 cup whole kernel corn
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chilies
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 packet Hidden Valley ranch seasoning
2 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 in a large pot until no longer pink and drain the fat.

2

Add whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, and pinto beans (do not drain the beans).

3

Add three packages of taco seasoning and two packages of Hidden Valley ranch seasoning.

4

Mix all ingredients together in the pot.

5

Add water (or beef broth if preferred) and mix well.

6

Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Taco StewTex-Mex Soup

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