Easy Taco Soup

🌮🥣 Easy Taco Soup — The One‑Pot Wonder That Never Lets You Down

Bold, zesty, hearty, and ready in one pot — this Easy Taco Soup is basically Taco Tuesday in sweatpants form.

Soup season? Please. Around here, soup doesn’t need a season — it’s a lifestyle. And when that soup happens to taste like tacos in a bowl, you know you’ve struck gold.

This Easy Taco Soup is the kind of recipe that checks all the boxes:

Quick & easy — one pot, pantry staples, minimal effort.
Flavor‑packed — taco seasoning, fire‑roasted tomatoes, and all the fixings.
Family‑friendly — picky eaters, carb lovers, and soup skeptics all get on board.
Budget‑friendly — beans, corn, and ground beef stretch a long way.
Customizable — top it, tweak it, make it yours.

It’s cozy enough for a chilly night, fun enough for game day, and simple enough for a weeknight when you’d rather be doing literally anything else than washing dishes.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “soup is a meal” or team “soup needs a sidekick”?

My family LOVES this easy taco soup and could probably eat it everyday. It’s definitely one of our all time favorite and EASY soup recipes to make. We usually have all the ingredients in your pantry. Most people have tried or have a taco soup recipe but I guarantee this will impress you!

Storage and Freezing Tips:

Store your taco soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after making. You can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

When freezing, allow the soup to cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight and simmer on the stove until warm, or warm in the microwave.

Recipe Variations:

You can make this soup in your instant pot but you need to brown ground beef on sauté setting until cooked. Remove grease. Add remaining ingredients and add one extra cup of broth. Cook on manual/high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before carefully removing the lid.
If you are using your crockpot, brown ground beef on the stove. Add the cooked ground beef and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with your favorite toppings.

easy taco soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 lb. ground beef

1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans

1 (15-oz.) can black beans

1 (15-oz.) can corn

2 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes

2 to 3 tbsp. taco seasoning

1 c. water

Sour cream, for garnish

Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

easy taco soup

DIRECTIONS

In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook onion until soft, 5 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
Add beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water. Stir. Bring to a simmer and cook until all ingredients are heated through.
Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 6)

Calories: ~360
Protein: 22g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 6g

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Ground beef: Protein + iron powerhouse.
Beans: Fiber + plant protein.
Corn: Natural sweetness + crunch.
Tomatoes: Vitamin C + antioxidants.
Onion & garlic: Flavor bombs + immune support.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your taco soup spicy, or do you keep it mild for the whole crew?

🧒 Kid Tips

Call it “taco chili” to make it sound fun.
Let kids sprinkle cheese or crush chips on top.
Keep spice mild for little taste buds.
Serve with quesadillas for dipping.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Beans: Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium.
Corn: Frozen works just as well as canned.
Tomatoes: Fire‑roasted add depth, but regular diced work too.
Taco seasoning: DIY your own to save money.
Ground beef: Buy in bulk, freeze in 1‑lb portions.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually make your own taco seasoning, or do you grab the packet?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Easy Taco Soup and serve it with a fun topping bar. Think shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeños, tortilla strips, sour cream, and hot sauce. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsTacoGlow so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

Taco Soup Nachos: Spoon over tortilla chips, add cheese, bake.
Taco Soup Quesadillas: Use thickened leftovers as filling.
Taco Soup Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta for a Tex‑Mex twist.
Taco Soup Stuffed Peppers: Spoon into peppers, bake until bubbly.
Taco Soup Breakfast Hash: Fry with potatoes and top with eggs.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into nachos or breakfast hash?

Did you try our easy taco soup? What did you think? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment or please tag us! @theloulougirls_

💭 Final Thoughts

This Easy Taco Soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough to be a weeknight dinner, a game‑day star, or a “just because” indulgence. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?

Here’s the thing about taco soup — it’s never just soup. It’s the smell of onions sizzling, the joy of taco seasoning hitting the pot, the comfort of knowing you’ve got a dish that’s both playful and indulgent.

And this Easy Taco Soup? It’s a keeper. It’s hearty, it’s zesty, it’s indulgent, it’s fun. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve turned pantry staples into something restaurant‑worthy.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over cilantro‑sprinkled counters, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add cream cheese? Did you sneak in jalapeños? Did you double the beans just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Soup Series” next? I’m dreaming up creamy chicken enchilada soup, taco chili, and maybe even pizza soup.

Until then, may your beef be hearty, your beans plentiful, your toppings colorful, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.

And if you take nothing else from this post, let it be this: taco soup isn’t just dinner, it’s a lifestyle. 🌮🥣✨

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