Taco Soup with Venison

Warm up your table with a hearty, flavor-packed Taco Soup with Venison, a comforting twist on a Tex-Mex classic! This one-pot wonder features lean, protein-rich ground venison, tender beans, sweet corn, and a zesty blend of taco and ranch seasonings, all simmered in a robust broth of tomatoes and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in under an hour, delivering bold flavors and satisfying textures with minimal effort. Customize each bowl with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for an extra zing. This venison taco soup is a must-try recipe for game meat lovers seeking a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground venison
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef or venison broth
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
• 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces sweet corn (canned, drained)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 lime wedges (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground venison. Cook until the meat is browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning mix, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.

Step 5

Add the beef or venison broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, black beans, kidney beans, and corn to the pot.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper, and stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Taco Soup with Venison!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2799.5 grams (2799.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2992

Total Fat 116.40g	149%
Saturated Fat 55.70g	279%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 611mg	204%
Sodium 11963mg	520%
Total Carbohydrate 286.90g	104%
Dietary Fiber 65.00g	232%
Total Sugars 48.10g
Protein 202.50g	405%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1371mg	105%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 5663mg	120%

*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: 34.9%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 38.2%