Best 8 Taco Soup With Corn Recipes

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Taco soup is a hearty, flavorful, and versatile dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a one-pot meal. This delicious soup is packed with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, creating a rich and satisfying broth. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

This article features three variations of taco soup: a classic taco soup, a slow cooker taco soup, and a vegetarian taco soup. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic dish, catering to different dietary preferences and cooking methods.

The classic taco soup recipe is a straightforward, stovetop method that delivers a robust and flavorful soup in under an hour. It's perfect for those who want a quick and satisfying meal.

The slow cooker taco soup recipe is a convenient option for busy individuals or those who prefer a hands-off cooking approach. Simply toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it simmer away for several hours, resulting in a tender and flavorful soup that's perfect for serving at gatherings or potlucks.

Lastly, the vegetarian taco soup recipe provides a delicious plant-based alternative to the classic dish. It features a combination of beans, vegetables, and spices, creating a hearty and satisfying soup that's perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

So, whether you're a fan of classic comfort food, prefer the convenience of slow-cooker meals, or are looking for a satisfying vegetarian option, this article has a taco soup recipe to suit your taste and needs.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TACO SOUP RECIPE



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The easiest homemade taco soup recipe loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, pepper and tomatoes with a homemade taco seasoning. Top soup with avocado, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef
1 Tbsp oil (sautéing)
1 small onion (finely diced)
½ red bell pepper (diced)
½ green bell pepper (diced)
16 oz can beans, drained ((kidney or pinto))
1 cup corn
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground paprika
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp oregano

Steps:

  • Combine the ingredients for the taco seasoning.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Once hot, sauté ground meat breaking it up as it's cooked, lightly season with the taco seasoning.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop the onion. Cube the red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes.
  • Once the meat is browned, add the remaining ingredients and seasonings. Turn heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes. Serve soup hot with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORIGINAL TACO SOUP RECIPE



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Get the fiesta started with this original taco soup recipe! It's loaded with south-of-the-border flavor thanks to McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix - and ground beef in every bite. Serve our original taco soup with your family's favorite toppings like avocado, shredded Cheddar and sour cream.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Soups, Stews, and Chili,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1/2-inch pieces)
2 packages taco seasoning mix
2 cups beef stock
2 cups water
1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes undrained
1 cup corn fresh or frozen
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Brown beef in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Stir in Seasoning Mix, stock, water, beans, tomatoes and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with tortilla chips. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 Calories

SIMPLE TACO SOUP



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We first sampled this chili-like taco soup recipe at a church dinner. What a warming dish for a cold day. And because it uses packaged seasonings with several cans of vegetables, it's a snap to prepare. -Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomato with green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

RANCH TACO SOUP



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This thick and hearty taco soup comes together in a flash. The subtle hint of ranch sets it apart from your average taco soup. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Taco Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
2 ½ cups water
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onion, and jalapeno in a 4-quart soup pot and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, water, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, black olives, ranch dressing, and taco seasoning. Mix to combine. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1398.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

TACO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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This quick and easy taco soup is made entirely in one pot and in less than 30 minutes. Topped with cheese, avocado, and all the fixin's, this simple soup makes the perfect weeknight dinner that'll please just about everyone.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
15 oz canned kidney bean, 1 can
15 oz canned black bean, 1 can
15 oz canned corn kernels, 1 can
15 oz canned diced tomato, 1 can
8 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 shredded cheddar cheese, to serve
1 sour cream, to serve
1 pico de gallo, to serve
1 avocado, sliced, to serve
1 tortilla chip, to serve
1 lime wedge, to serve
1 chopped cilantro, to serve

Steps:

  • Add the ground beef and onion to a large pot and stir until the beef is cooked through.
  • Drain excess liquid.
  • Add the kidney beans, black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning to the pot, and stir until combined.
  • Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, corn chips, lime wedges, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 12 grams

EASY TACO SOUP WITH GROUND BEEF



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A few pantry canned ingredients add big flavor to this weeknight taco soup. Tomato sauce adds body, but jarred salsa will do in a pinch.

Provided by thehungryscientist

Categories     Taco Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound 93% lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, well drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
coarsely crushed tortilla chips
fresh jalapeno slices
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add beef, onion, and garlic to a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking up lumps, until meat is browned and onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, green chiles, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve soup topped with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed chips, jalapeño slices, and/or black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 109.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2302.8 mg

TACO SOUP



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This is a delicious and quick soup (even if you are not on Weight Watchers). One cup of soup has 2 points, and recipe makes 12 cups.

Provided by Judy in WA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1-6 bowls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (hot or regular)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (8 ounce) can diced Mexican-style tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes (any flavor)
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onions and drain.
  • Mix ranch dressing and taco seasoning into meat.
  • Without draining, add all of the other ingredients.
  • Simmer 1 hour. Serve with any appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 735.1, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 16

TACO SOUP III



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A hearty bean soup with a spicy taco flavor. Garnish with cheese and sour cream.

Provided by Sheila

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Taco Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef or turkey with chopped onion, stirring frequently. Once beef is browned drain grease from pan.
  • Add canned tomatoes, kidney beans, hominy, taco seasoning and ranch salad dressing mix. Mix well and let simmer over low heat for two hours. (Add 1 to 2 cups of water if necessary to make soup the desired consistency)
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1543.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of ground beef. For the best flavor, use 80/20 ground beef. This means that the meat is 80% lean and 20% fat. The fat will help to keep the soup moist and flavorful.
  • Brown the ground beef well. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the soup. Some good choices include onions, bell peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Season the soup well. Use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika, to give the soup a flavorful kick.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some good choices include sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Taco soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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