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cozy taco soup recipe

Hearty Taco Soup

This comforting taco soup combines zesty taco flavors with ranch creaminess in a spoonable form. Featuring a medley of beans, corn, and seasoned ground meat, it's a convenient one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings. Customize with your favorite toppings for a complete fiesta in a bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans undrained
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 (1-ounce) packets dry ranch dressing mix
  • 3-4 pounds ground meat beef, turkey, or a mixture
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans whole kernel corn undrained
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies undrained
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans ranch style beans undrained
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 (1½-ounce) packets taco seasoning
Toppings
  • Shredded cheese for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Corn chips for serving

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine all canned ingredients without draining: Rotel tomatoes, ranch style beans, pinto beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
  2. Add the dry ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning packets, and diced onion to the saucepan. Stir to combine and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  4. Once the meat is no longer pink, drain excess fat and add the cooked meat to the vegetable mixture.
  5. Simmer the soup on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of water to reach desired consistency.
  6. Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and corn chips for topping.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a heartier meal, try serving the soup over rice.
For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef. Vegetarians can omit the meat entirely and add an extra can of beans for protein. A splash of lime juice just before serving adds a bright, fresh dimension to the flavor profile.