I absolutely LOVE recipes that satisfy comfort food cravings, are simple to prepare AND taste insanely delicious… just like this easy Taco Soup!
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This Taco Soup is one of those recipes. Brown some ground beef and onions, then add a few more canned ingredients and seasoning packets into a pot. Simmer. DONE.
This recipe is freezer-friendly and can be cooked in your slow cooker while you’re away… there’s nothing better than coming home to the smells of a hearty hot soup ready to eat!
Top it off with adding sour cream, green onions and shredded cheese… or even throw in some crushed corn chips!
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Taco Soup
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: Approximately 3 quarts
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Taco Soup is a quick and easy Mexican soup that’s ready in just 45 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 (10 ounce) cans RO*TEL diced tomatoes & green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans light red kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch salad dressing seasoning
- 1 (1.5 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, corn chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink. Drain in a colander.
- Transfer beef and onions to a large soup pot. Add RO*TEL, corn, kidney beans, black olives and seasoning packets. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
If using a slow cooker, add cooked beef and onions and remaining ingredients (except garnishes) to your slow cooker pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: taco soup, easy taco soup
Lora says
This Southern Cook Rocks!!!☆
Elaine says
This smells like heaven simmering on the stove!. It is delicious, recipe is a keeper!
★★★★★
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Elaine! Hope you enjoy! 🙂