Awesome Beef or Chicken Taco Soup

Warm up your weeknights with this hearty and versatile Awesome Beef or Chicken Taco Soup, a one-pot wonder that’s brimming with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Whether you prefer savory ground beef or tender shredded rotisserie chicken, this recipe adapts beautifully to suit your taste. Packed with protein-rich black and kidney beans, sweet corn kernels, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this soup offers a wholesome and satisfying meal in just 40 minutes. A lively blend of taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and a splash of fresh lime juice takes the flavor profile to the next level, while optional toppings like shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and cilantro allow for delicious customization. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this taco soup is comfort food at its finest—easy, flavorful, and guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef or shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (only if using chicken)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 15-ounce cans Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 cup Corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
• 1 15-ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups Beef or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup Shredded cheese (optional for garnish)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

If using ground beef, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside. If using shredded chicken, skip this step and proceed to sautéing the onion.

Step 2

In the same pot, add olive oil (only if using chicken), then add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 3

Return the cooked ground beef to the pot, or if using shredded chicken, add it at this stage.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn kernels, black beans, and kidney beans.

Step 5

Pour in the broth and add the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice just before serving to brighten the flavors.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional garnishes such as shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1171.7 grams (1171.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2222

Total Fat 148.40g	190%
Saturated Fat 72.60g	363%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 543mg	181%
Sodium 6313mg	274%
Total Carbohydrate 83.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 22.50g	80%
Total Sugars 5.20g
Protein 132.10g	264%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1120mg	86%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2861mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 15.1%