Description
This Easy Taco Soup with Ranch is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring lean ground beef, a medley of beans, tomatoes, and vibrant spices. Enhanced with ranch dressing mix and classic taco seasonings, this comforting soup is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep that brings a taste of Tex-Mex to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (93% lean)
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Canned Ingredients
- 1 – 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 – 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
- 1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 – 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 – 1 oz ranch dressing mix packet
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef and Vegetables: In a 4-quart Dutch oven or large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it starts to brown. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper, cooking together until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes, Beans, and Corn: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained pinto beans, black beans, and drained whole kernel corn. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth followed by the ranch dressing mix, taco seasoning, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices throughout the soup.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve: After simmering, taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef and beef broth with plant-based alternatives or vegetable broth.
- Adjust the level of heat by choosing mild or hot Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and also freeze nicely.
- Consider adding toppings like avocado slices, cilantro, or tortilla chips for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
