Stove Top Taco Soup
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 can opener
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 measuring spoon set
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Drain excess fat from the pot.
- Stir in taco seasoning and mix well with the beef.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, beef broth, and water to the pot.
- Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Notes
For a thicker soup, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste or reduce the amount of water used. You can also substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Adjust the spice level by adding more diced green chilies or a splash of hot sauce. This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite Mexican toppings or additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
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