- For added heat, chop jalapeños to add with the garlic, or afterward, add Sriracha or hot sauce at the end
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding or reducing the amount of broth, or adding an extra can of beans for a thicker soup. Also, you could even use refried beans
- Swap the protein, instead of ground beef, try ground turkey, pork, or chicken. For shredded chicken, check out this recipe for our Chicken Tortilla Soup
How to Make Taco Soup
See how easy it is to serve the best taco soup recipe in just 30 minutes:
- Taco Seasoning – Mix the taco seasoning ingredients and set aside.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sauté the ground beef. Then, add just a touch of taco seasoning to season the meat.
- Chop the onion and cube the pepper and tomatoes.
- Add the vegetables, remaining ingredients, and seasoning to the cooked ground beef. Simmer on low for 12-15 minutes, and then serve hot.
Don’t Forget Dessert!
After the soup, don’t forget to finish the meal with a Mexican-inspired sweet treat like Churros, Flan, or Tres Leches Cake.
What is the difference between chili and taco soup?
Taco soup and chili have similar ingredients but the main difference is in consistency and seasonings. Taco soup is thinner than chili. We use Taco Seasoning for taco soup because it lends a traditional Mexican flavor.
Can I make Taco Soup in a slow cooker?
Sure! After sautéing the meat in step two, transfer the cooked meat and the rest of the ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
