This Taco Soup VII recipe is a delicious twist on the classic taco soup. Made with ground beef, beans, corn, and a variety of spices, this hearty soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy night in. The addition of ranch dressing mix adds an extra layer of creaminess and tanginess. Serve it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying meal that will keep you coming back for more. This easy-to-make soup is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn, drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, beef broth, water, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Taco soup is a popular Tex-Mex dish that combines the flavors of tacos in a comforting soup.
This recipe can easily be customized to your taste by adding or substituting ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies for extra spice or using ground turkey instead of beef.
Leftovers of this soup taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
You can also make this soup in a slow cooker by browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables first, then adding all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.