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Taco Soup With Black Beans

Taco soup with black beans is a quick Tex-Mex one-pot meal made by simmering ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes until thick and flavorful. Expect a bold broth with tender beans, then top with lime, cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base soup
  • 1 lb ground beef Use ground beef or turkey.
  • 1 onion Dice the onion.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced garlic.
  • 2 can (15 oz) black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn Drained.
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes Include juices.
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes Include juices.
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 4 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt Season to taste (salt mentioned in instructions).
  • 1 lime juice Squeeze for seasoning and serving.
Toppings
  • 0.25 sour cream For topping.
  • 0.25 shredded cheddar For topping.
  • 1 tortilla chips Serve on top.
  • 1 lime wedges For serving.
  • 1 cilantro For topping.
  • 0.5 avocado For topping.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown and build the soup
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, then drain the fat.
  2. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, broth, and cumin, then stir to combine.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
Serve with toppings
  1. Serve the taco soup with a squeeze of lime, sour cream, shredded cheddar, tortilla chips, cilantro, and avocado.

Notes

Pro tip: simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes to thicken the broth slightly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. Freezing is OK for up to 2 months—thaw and reheat, then refresh with a little lime juice. For a lighter option, use ground turkey and low-sodium broth/taco seasoning if desired.