Description
A rich, protein-packed soup featuring seasoned lean ground beef, vibrant veggies, and beans simmered in hearty beef broth. Heartwarming, customizable toppings like sour cream and tortilla chips transform this one-pot Mexican-American classic into weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 pound
Use 90/10 lean beef; substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
Onion
1 medium
Yellow or white, finely diced.
Taco Seasoning
1 packet
Store-bought or homemade chili powder/cumin/garlic blend.
Diced Tomatoes
15 oz can
Fire-roasted for smoky depth.
Corn
15 oz can
Sweet yellow, drained; frozen corn works.
Black Beans
15 oz can
Rinsed and drained.
Kidney Beans
15 oz can
Rinsed and drained.
Beef Broth
2 cups
Low-sodium preferred.
Cumin
1 tsp
Optional extra spice.
Salt
1/2 tsp
Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Brown ground beef with onions in a pot until no pink remains.
Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, corn, beans, and beef broth.
Stir in cumin and salt. Simmer 25 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and texture as needed.
Serve with toppings like avocado, lime, or tortilla strips.
Notes
Use halal-approved ground beef if needed.
Fire-roasted tomatoes enhance flavor.
Freeze leftovers in portioned containers.
For vegan version, substitute plant-based protein and broth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Easy Homemade Soup Recipes for Every Season
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg