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This easy Taco Soup recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients and 40 minutes of your time. It’s great for easy weeknight meals.
This recipe costs $10.44 to make. It makes six servings for just $1.74 per serving. We love tacos in all forms. From Walking Tacos to Taco Rice Casserole, to Easy Taco Pizza we love it all, especially this Taco Soup!
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Taco Soup
Taco Soup is a hearty, filling meal that mixes up your typical Taco Tuesday night with this fun twist. This hearty and filling soup is ready in 40 minutes. It is fully loaded with your favorite taco fillings and is comfort food at its finest.
After letting the soup simmer, you can enjoy this soup for an easy weeknight meal or when you need to feed a crowd. It is a crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest of eaters enjoy!
How do you thicken taco soup?
If the soup is not thick enough, you can always add more beef and beans to the mixture. Add enough until the desired consistency is reached.
What goes with taco soup?
These Corn Muffins are the perfect side for this Taco Soup. Chips and salsa are also a great option or a side salad.
How to make Taco Soup recipe:
STEP ONE: First, cook the ground beef and onion in a large pan. Drain off the grease.
STEP TWO: Next, add the remaining ingredients to a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Then add the beef and onion and stir.
STEP THREE: Bring the mixture to a low boil and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Finally, garnish with toppings of your choice and serve.
Cook’s Tools:
- large pan
- cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- measuring cups
- heavy-bottomed pot
- measuring spoons
The Flavor and Recipe Variations
- You can make this in the crockpot. Once the beef and onion are cooked, add everything to a slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH.
- You can use ground turkey, chicken, or pork in this recipe instead of ground beef.
- Instead of a can of Rotel, you can add 1 1/4 cup of your favorite chunky salsa.
How much will this Taco Soup recipe cost to make:
RECIPE COST: $10.44
PRICE PER SERVING: $1.74
- 1 ½ pound lean ground beef – $4.56
- 1 large onion – $0.62
- 48 oz can tomato juice – $1.69
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes – $0.98
- 2 Tablespoons sugar – $0.03
- 1 ½ cup frozen corn – $0.63
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning – $0.21
- 2-16 oz cans chili beans – $1.72
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How long is it good for:
Serve: You can keep the soup out for 2 hours before it will need to be refrigerated.
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freeze: Once the soup has cooled, place the soup in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag. Frozen this way, taco soup can be frozen for 4-5 months.
How to get the kids involved with this recipe:
Ages 2-3: Let your child help garnish the soup bowls with various toppings.
Ages 4-5: Have your little one help you pour the ingredients into the pot. They can stir everything together as well.
Ages 6-8: Teach your child how to brown the beef using a meat masher. Be sure to review oven safety.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!
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Taco Soup
Equipment
- large pan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups
- heavy-bottomed pot
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 48 oz can tomato juice
- 10 oz can Rotel
- 2 Tablespoons sugar or a little less depending on taste
- 1 ½ cup frozen corn
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- (2) 16 oz cans chili beans
FOR SERVING: (all optional)
- Tortilla chips or strips
- Corn chips
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado diced
- Jalapenos sliced
Instructions
- In a large pan, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned.
- Drain off the grease.
- While the beef is cooking, add the remaining ingredients to a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat.
- Add the beef and onion to the pot and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a low boil, and then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
- Serve with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- You can make this in the crockpot. Once the beef and onion are cooked, add everything to a slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH.
wilhelmina says
I I made this in the slow cooker and it turned out fabulous!!! What a great recipe to take the chill off the day!
Katie says
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this one this week with the family.