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Comfort food at its finest, this taco soup is sure to become a family favorite! This one-pot meal requires little effort, minimal clean up but is ridiculously good. All you need are ground beef, seven canned goods, two seasoning packets and an onion.

Taco Soup

This delicious taco soup is packed with flavor and only takes 7 cans to make! This recipe requires minimal effort and is great for busy families.
Course Main Course
Keyword canned goods, easy dinner, easy meals, easy weeknight dinner, family dinner, one pot meal, soup, soup recipe, taco, taco soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 envelope 1 oz ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
  • 1 envelope 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can 14.5 oz chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 10 oz can of Rotel diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 15.25 oz can of whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 16 oz can chili beans, undrained
  • 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 16 oz can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
  • shredded cheese sour cream, diced green onion, sliced jalapeno, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced black olives, tortilla chips or strips (optional garnishes)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef and onion over medium heat. Drain grease.
  2. Add in seasoning mixes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes, corn, chili beans, black beans and pinto beans.
  3. Bring up to a boil over medium high heat.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer, at least 30 minutes , stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream and diced green onion.

Recipe Notes

Want a thinner soup? Add an additional can of chicken broth.
Can substitute your favorite canned beans for the black beans and pinto beans such as light or dark kidney beans.
Swap out seasoning packets with 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning and 4 tablespoons homemade ranch dressing mix.

Slow cooker instructions:

Brown ground beef and onions. Drain. Add all ingredients (besides garnishes) to a slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours. Keep warm until ready to serve.

*Nutritional information does not include optional toppings

Nutrition Facts
Taco Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
93
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
133
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
315
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
72
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.