Have you ever tried taco soup? It combines the best of both worlds, taco and soup. If you’re looking for a hearty and tasty supper then this taco soup recipe is for you. This easy stovetop taco soup recipe is absolutely delicious and a family favorite! Full of delicious tomato, meat, and spice it is a hearty and delicious soup. You can even top your taco soup with all of your favorite taco toppings! This taco soup recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

Easy Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe 

Taco soup is one of our easy dinner ideas that is a go-to when I don’t have much time or energy!

As the weather cools, my family is always asking for one of their favorite comfort meals–this easy Taco Soup recipe.  Everyone in the family is happy with the tangy bean and beef soup because they control the toppings!  Add some cheese, tortilla strips and fresh jalapeños in the quantity you desire!

Pssst…it is a way to mix up your next Taco Tuesday…

How to Make This Deliciously Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Add a twist to your next Taco Tuesday with a warm bowl of hearty soup! It’s a great dinner recipe for kids of all ages.

Depending on your kids’ tolerance for spicy foods, you can create a base that satisfies the entire family, but can be spiced up with add-ons and toppings.

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Taco Soup Recipe

• Serves 4-6
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Needed For This Hearty Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (48 oz) tomato juice
• cup sugar, or a little less depending on taste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 package taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons
• 1 can (16 oz) chili beans

Topping Options – Taco Soup Recipe

At my house we are all about the toppings!  I am suspicious that the toppings are why this is such a favorite.  Every family member can customize their taco soup the way they love…

• Tortilla chips
• Corn chips
• Dollop of Sour cream
• Grated cheese
• Avocado, diced
• Jalapeños, sliced
• Cotija cheese
• Hot Sauce
• Lime Wedges

How To Make This Tasty Stovetop Taco Soup Recipe

One of the other reasons why I love this recipe so much is that it can be done all in one large pot making cooking, serving and clean-up a breeze. This stovetop taco soup recipe can also be done in the crock pot if you have limited time.

Step 1

First, in a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion, drain if necessary.

Step 2

Next, put the beef and onion mixture back on the stove, add all ingredients to large pot or dutch oven. This is when you want to transfer things to the crockpot if you want to finish the recipe in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Stir the ingredients all together and cook allowing the flavors to combine.

Step 4 – Stovetop

Cook on stovetop for 15-30 minutes. And by cook, you should let it simmer, boiling it will cause it to make a mess. As you boil liquid tends to splatter.

Step 5 – Slow Cooker

Or cook in Crockpot 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.

Step 6

Serve with toppings of your choice. My favorite combination is fresh jalapeños, tortilla strips, avocado and Cotija cheese.

Step 7

If you have any left-overs, they store well in the refrigerator in an air tight container. Heating a serving up in the microwave works really well and is a tasty lunch the next day.

Best Toppings For Your Taco Soup

Add all of your favorite toppings like you would your tacos. You can add things like:

• Diced tomatoes
• Cheddar cheese
• Cilantro
• Bell Pepper
• Hot Sauce
• Shredded Lettuce

Spice Up Your Taco Soup And Make It Your Own

• You can make your soup extra delicious and hearty as is or add your own tasty twists. Instead of tomato juice you can use chicken broth and tomato sauce.
• Add fresh green chilies, or you can use rotel as it has chunky tomatoes and green chiles. Rotel tomatoes can bring some medium heat or medium-high heat.
• Don’t like chili beans? Or don’t have them among your pantry staples? You can use kidney beans or black beans or even pinto beans.
• Don’t want the excessive fat brown ground beef has? You can use ground turkey. This simple taco soup recipe will become one of your favorite things.
• You can add extra seasonings like a teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder extra chili powder, and cumin to your soup, but the packet of taco seasoning should have all those flavors.
• If you want raw onion on top, I would suggest red onion, followed by a sweet yellow onion, but white onion probably wouldn’t be the best.
• Avoiding salt? The get a low salt taco seasoning pack for your crockpot taco soup or stove top taco soup recipe.

How To Store Your Leftover Taco Soup

Your taco should should be kept in an airtight container like a freezer baggie (if freezing or more preferably an airtight container with a secure lid. This soup freezes well so you can eat it later on if you fill up a large soup pot while cooking.

How Long Will Your Leftover Taco Soup Last?

Depends on how fast you eat it! Jokes aside your taco soup should last 3 to 5 days if it is in airtight container. In the freezer is should last up to 3 months.

Yield: Serves 4-6

Taco Soup

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Try a fall and winter twist for Taco Tuesday and make this yummy taco soup!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (48 oz) tomato juice
• ⅓ cup sugar, or a little less depending on taste
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 package taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons
• 1 can (16 oz) chili beans
• Serving Options:
• Tortilla chips
• Corn chips
• Sour cream
• Grated cheese
• Avocado, diced
• Jalapenos, sliced

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion. Drain, if necessary.
2. While beef is cooking, add all ingredients to a Dutch oven or crockpot.
3. Add beef and onion to pot, and stir well.
4. Cook on stovetop for 15-30 minutes.
5. Or cook in crockpot 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high.
6. Serve with toppings of your choice.
7. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

More Recipes for Taco Tuesday From Kids Activities Blog

Taco night is my family’s favorite! Here are some more yummy taco-inspired recipes for you to try: 

• This taco tater tot casserole is something different and unique!
• Start your day the taco way with taco breakfast bowls! 
• Three step soft tacos are so easy to make.
• Once you see how easy it is to make The Nerd’s Wife‘s homemade taco seasoning recipe, you’ll never buy it again! 
• If you’re craving tacos but want something healthy, try Western Taco Salad!
• Crockpot shredded beef tacos can cook all day long while you do something else.
• Make homemade street tacos and different types of salsa!
• This rotel dip is sure to be a hit!
• Try this easy crockpot chili, perfect for busy nights.
• You HAVE to try these delicious pork tacos. Yum!
• Have you tried this Mexican Lasagna recipe?
• Try this easy Irish Stew recipe!
• You have to make this crock pot pork chops and Spanish rice recipe!
• Check out this Easy no cook Gazpacho Recipe!

What’s your favorite way to eat tacos? Comment below!