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Crowd-Pleasing Taco Soup Recipe for Your Next Dinner Party

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A quick and easy taco soup made with ground beef, beans, corn, and a secret splash of lime juice. Perfect for dinner parties, it comes together in 30 minutes and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 3 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned all the way through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Add the drained black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour in the diced tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Stir in the lime juice just before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For best flavor, don’t skip browning the beef properly and toasting the taco seasoning. The soup tastes even better the next day. If using a slow cooker, brown the beef and onions first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Add lime juice at the end.

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Keywords: taco soup, easy dinner, crowd-pleasing, ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, corn, dinner party, quick meal

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