Taco Soup

This is a Spice & Easy that leans into easy without sacrificing spice. We just brown a pound of ground meat, stir in a few cups of water with the mix, and let it simmer when we want something quick and comforting. If we’re going all out, we top it with crumbled tortilla chips, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.

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Using the family friendly flavor of our popular Taco Seasoning mix, we created an easy Taco Soup recipe mix. The corn and beans are included, but feel free to get creative with other add-ins or toppings you enjoy with taco soup!

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DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 min. until browned. For a lighter soup, drain off fat. Stir in Taco Soup mix and water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (uncovered) for 15 to 20 min. until vegetables have softened and soup begins to thicken.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, or lime wedges.

NOTES:

For a chicken tortilla soup style of Taco Soup, stir in shredded chicken before serving (instead of ground beef).

For a vegetarian/vegan version, use ground seitan or impossible meat.

YIELDS:


Serves 6.

Taco Soup Mix Q&A

What are the ingredients in taco soup?

Taco soup's ingredients include taco seasoning mix (corn flour, salt, chiles, tomato, garlic, cumin, paprika, onion, sugar, oregano, allspice), black beans, corn flour, corn, tomato, vegan chicken stock (maltodextrin, sea salt, natural vegetable flavor, yeast extract, potassium chloride, sunflower oil, turmeric, extra virgin olive oil, parsley), bell pepper, salt, garlic, cilantro, oregano and shallots.

What is the difference between taco soup and tortilla soup?

The main difference between taco soup and tortilla soup lies in the broth; taco soup is typically a heavier and heartier soup with a thicker broth, where as tortilla soup is typically more tomato-based and with a thinner broth. For a tortilla soup recipe, try our Chicken Avocado Tortilla Soup.

How do I thicken taco soup?

If you need to thicken taco soup, mix a bit of flour or cornstarch with some of the broth of the taco soup on the side, then mix into the rest of the taco soup.