Taco Soup Frios Recipe
This Taco Soup Frios Recipe is a warm, comforting, and flavor-packed one-pot meal combining classic taco ingredients into a hearty soup. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, it features seasoned ground meat, beans, corn, and a vibrant taco spice blend, topped with cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying and versatile dish.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
Liquids and Seasoning
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Brown the Meat: Start by heating a large pot over medium heat and adding ground beef or turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep your soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the meat. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Core Ingredients: Mix in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef or chicken broth. Stir well to combine all the flavors and prepare for simmering.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle in your taco seasoning and stir to distribute evenly throughout the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; you can add salt, pepper, or extra spices depending on your preference.
- Simmer and Meld Flavors: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop deeply and the ingredients to soften and harmonize perfectly.
Notes
- Brown Meat Properly: Fully browning the meat adds flavor and prevents sogginess in the soup.
- Use Homemade Taco Seasoning: Customize your spice blend to control the salt and heat levels.
- Don’t Skip the Broth: Using broth instead of water adds richness and depth to the soup.
- Let It Rest: Allow the soup to sit for a bit before serving so flavors deepen even further.
- Serve with Crunch: Adding crushed tortilla chips or fresh veggies on top gives a delightful texture contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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