No Brainer Taco Soup

Warm, hearty, and bursting with Tex-Mex flavors, this No Brainer Taco Soup is the ultimate one-pot comfort food that you'll want to make on repeat. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef or turkey, tender beans, sweet corn, and zesty canned tomatoes, this quick and easy taco soup comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. The combination of taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix creates a rich, bold flavor profile that's perfectly balanced, while optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips allow everyone at the table to customize their bowl. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant ingredients, this taco-inspired soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Make a big batch to enjoy leftovers, as it only gets better the next day!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 15 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 oz Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz Canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 oz Canned corn, drained
• 8 oz Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Low-sodium chicken or beef broth
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to combine and toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, chicken or beef broth, black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tortilla chips, or chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3078.5 grams (3078.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2972

Total Fat 151.80g	195%
Saturated Fat 51.10g	256%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 11646mg	506%
Total Carbohydrate 262.80g	96%
Dietary Fiber 67.50g	241%
Total Sugars 41.00g
Protein 152.40g	305%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 783mg	60%
Iron 31mg	170%
Potassium 5525mg	118%

*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: 45.1%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 34.7%