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Hearty Taco Soup Recipe

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This hearty and flavorful Taco Soup combines ground beef, beans, corn, and vibrant bell peppers, simmered together with aromatic taco seasonings and diced tomatoes. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, green onions, and avocado, this soup offers a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

Toppings

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Diced avocado

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef and onion: Place the ground beef and diced yellow onion in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is fully browned and onions are softened, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add green chilies and taco seasoning: Stir in the can of green chilies and the taco seasoning to coat the meat and onion mixture evenly, allowing the spices to release their aroma for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add liquids and tomatoes: Pour in the chicken stock and diced tomatoes (including their juices). Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add beans, corn, and bell peppers: Add the drained black beans, frozen corn, and diced green and red bell peppers to the pot, stirring gently to mix everything together.
  5. Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to cook through tenderly.
  6. Serve with toppings: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and diced avocado as desired for added creaminess and freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.
  • Taco seasoning can be homemade by mixing chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Adjust the heat by adding jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer spicier soup.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://glowcooks.com/hearty-taco-soup-recipe/