Taco Soup
Published 10/6/2021 โข Updated 10/31/2024
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If you like tacos, youโll love this taco soup. This taco soup recipe is ready in only 30-minutes and it is a great healthy soup to make for meal-prep. Skip the spoon and scoop this soup with your favorite tortilla chip.
We have so many amazing soup recipes on Fit Foodie Finds. Right now, our favorite soups are this Instant Pot Hamburger Soup recipe and this One Pot Golden Curry Chicken Soup. Give them a try.
The Best Taco Soup
This taco soup recipe has all of your favorite taco fixings in a bowl. It has all of the delicious taco flavors of cumin, chili powder, hot sauce, and cilantro that remind you that every taco must have.
As we started scheduling fall recipes, we knew that we wanted to really up our soup game and add healthy and nostalgic soups to the docket.
We have a good mix of brothy soups like this taco soup as well as some delicious creamy soups that will keep your belly full all winter long. First up is this delicious taco soup recipe. GET EXCITED.
Ingredients for Taco Soup
My guess is that many of you already have many of these ingredients in your pantry or in the refrigerator right now! If not, consider adding everything on this list to your next grocery list so you have everything you need for this soup on hand.
- Olive oil- just a little oil to sautรฉ a few ingredients. Avocado oil would work, too.
- White onionโ the base of many soups is onion and garlic. Donโt skip the onion.
- Ground turkeyโ we kept this taco soup a little leaner and used ground turkey for our protein. Feel free to use ground beef or pork instead of a richer taco soup.
- Saltโ enhance all of the flavors in this soup with salt. Remember to salt in layers and keep
- Taco seasoningโ you can use any taco seasoning that you would like. We prefer to use a homemade taco seasoning, but store bought would do just fine. Just remember that store bought taco seasoning tends to have more salt.
- Garlicโ the goodness that garlic adds to this soup is amazing, donโt forget it.
- Black beansโ drain a can of black beans or use soaked black beans that youโve prepared yourself.
- Green chilesโ green chiles add quite a bit of flavor to this taco soup. If you want a spicer soup, use canned jalapeรฑos instead.
- Frozen cornโ we like to use frozen corn instead of canned corn. It is less likely to get soggy than canned corn.
- Diced tomatoesโ the tomato base of this soup comes from diced tomatoes. The chunks of tomatoes adds the perfect tomato texture to the soup.
- Tomato pasteโ to thicken the taco soup just a bit, we used tomato paste.
- Apple cider vinegarโ we like to brighten up some of our soup recipes using apple cider vinegar. If youโre out of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar will work.
- Franks hot sauceโ another way to spice up this soup is with a little hot sauce.
- Chicken brothโ any broth will do when it comes to the base for this soup. Using beef broth will give you a richer and more flavorful soup.
- Cilantroโ you add the cilantro right before serving to add fresh and bright flavor.
diy taco seasoning
Ditch the store-bought taco seasoning for this super flavorful clean ingredient taco seasoning. Made with the following ingredients that you likely have in your spice cupboard already:
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Coarse sea salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Ground black pepper
- Ground oregano
- Smoked paprika
Get the full homemade taco seasoning HERE.
How to Make Taco Soup
One thing I love about this soup is that it is ready in 30-minutes but also has amazing flavor. This truly is a no fuss soup.
- Sautรฉ Ingredients. Heat a large dutch oven over medium/high heat and sautรฉ onion, garlic, taco meat in a large dutch oven.
- Add the flavor. Add the taco seasoning to the pot and mix ingredients together until combined.
- Simmer that soup. Add the rest of your ingredients and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
- Top and enjoy. After the soup has simmered it is ready to eat. Top your taco soup with your favorite toppins like sour cream, cilantro, fresh lime juice, some crunchy chips, and enjoy!
hereโs a tip!
Be sure to use a large enough skillet with a top for this recipe. A Dutch oven also works well.
Easy Taco Soup Recipe Qs
Can I use other beans in this soup?
Yes, you can use any a different bean in this soup. You can also combine a few different beans and use them all in the soup. Below are different bean options.
- pinto beans
- kidney beans
- garbanzo beans
What other ingredients can I add to this soup?
You can add more veggies or protein to this soup depending on your preference. Below are some great ingredient options.
- Bell pepper- add bell pepper to the soup when you are sautรฉing ingredients together at the beginning.
- Mushrooms- add the mushrooms to the soup when you are sautรฉing ingredients together at the beginning.
- Kale or spinach- you can add chopped kale or spinach to the soup after youโve simmered the soup. Add the kale, stir it in, and cover for 5 minutes and let the kale wilt.
- White rice- we suggest prepare the white rice separate for this version of taco soup and add it at the end before serving.
What do I serve with taco soup?
We love eating this taco soup with our favorite tortilla chips (instead of using a spoon). However, if you are looking for something more substantial to serve with this taco soup, try one of the recipes below as an appetizer or side dish.
- Guacamoleโ This is hands down the BEST guacamole recipe on the internet and it only requires 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time!
- Vegan Quesoโ This vegan queso recipe is smokey, creamy, and tastes exactly like real queso. Itโs made from cashews, nutritional yeast, spices, secret roasted veggies, and hot sauce
- 7-Layer Greek Taco Dipโ Looking for a healthy alternative to the traditional 7-layer dip? This Healthy 7 Layer Greek Yogurt Taco Dip is it! Itโs a perfect game-day appetizer that serves a crowd, plus, itโs easy, delicious, and perfect when you need to whip up a tasty dish for friends and family!
- Healthy Enchilada Dipโ Need a healthy appetizer recipe for game day or a party? Look no further than this healthy enchilada dip. Itโs made with ground beef, two types of beans, and enchilada sauce.
Can I make this taco soup in a slow cooker?
We do not recommend making this soup in the slow cooker, however, we do have a delicious slow cooker taco soup coming soon to FFF! Stay tuned!
Can I substitute beef or chicken for the ground turkey?
Yes, feel free to substitute the ground turkey in this recipe with ground beef, ground turkey, or omit the meat to make it a vegetarian soup.
Storage
Let this soup cool completely before adding it to an air tight container and store it in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Freezing Instructions
All you have to do to freeze this soup is make sure the taco soup is fully cooled before placing it in a freezer-safe plastic bag, stasher bag, or tuber ware container.
Make sure that you remove as much air as possible from the freezer-safe container. Mark the container with a โuse byโ date and place it in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Tutorial
How to Freeze Soup & Chili
Learn how to freeze soup and chili with this easy How to Freeze Soup tutorial. Weโll share all of our tips and tricks to perfect freezer soup.
Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet taco seasoning, ~3 tablespoons taco spices
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 4-oz. can green chiles
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Franks Hot Sauce, or more, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Optional Toppings
- Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Start by heating a stock large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- When olive oil is fragrant, add onion. When the onion is translucent, add ground turkey, salt, and taco seasoning. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot (except for the cilantro) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cilantro, stir, and serve with your favorite soup toppings!
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I plan on making this this week, but question on the black beans โ is it really 25 oz? Or should it be just the standard 15 oz can?
Thank you for catching this, Janie! It should be a 15oz. can. Iโve updated the recipe ๐
Delicious, easy, and quick! Thank you for another wonderful recipe.
Delicious! Will be making this again.
Toppings ON POINT.
So easy, delicious, and fool proof! I made this all the time. I usually add in a bag of roughly torn baby kale for some extra greens (you donโt even notice itโs there!)
Made this tonight for dinner, and loved it! I have tons of leftovers for lunch all week. Thanks!!
Wow this look yummyโฆ.
These look so incredible!! I love the kind of soups
So easy to make, so filling, and the flavors are perfect! I added a bag of baby kale in at the end to get in some extra greens, and lots of extra franks on top. This will definitely be one of my go-toโs!