Taco Soup

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🌮🥣 Taco Soup — Hearty, Zesty & Crowd-Pleasin’ Comfort Bowl

Taco Soup is everything you love about tacos—bold seasoning, tender beef, beans, corn, and melty cheese—served up in one cozy, spoonable bowl. It’s quick enough for busy weeknights, hearty enough for game day, and customizable for every taco lover at the table. Top it with crunchy RED DORITOS, a dollop of sour cream, and plenty of fiesta blend cheese for that irresistible finish.

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📝 Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 2 cans corn (drained)
  • 2 cans mild chili beans (undrained)
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1–2 cups water or beef broth (as needed)

For Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Fiesta blend shredded cheese
  • RED DORITOS, lightly crushed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Beef

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Break it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.

2️⃣ Add the Flavor

Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning and taco seasoning. Stir well to coat the beef evenly.

3️⃣ Build the Soup

Add:

  • Corn
  • Chili beans
  • Rotel tomatoes
  • Petite diced tomatoes

Stir everything together. Add 1–2 cups of water or beef broth depending on how thick you like your soup.

4️⃣ Simmer to Perfection

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes. Stir occasionally so flavors blend beautifully.

5️⃣ Serve & Top

Ladle into bowls and top with:

  • A spoonful of sour cream
  • A generous handful of fiesta cheese
  • Crushed RED DORITOS for crunch

🍲 Cooking Methods

🔥 Stovetop (Classic Method)

  • 30–40 minutes total
  • Best flavor development

🐢 Slow Cooker

  • Brown beef first
  • Add everything to slow cooker
  • Cook on LOW 4–6 hours or HIGH 2–3 hours

⚡ Instant Pot

  • Use sauté function for beef
  • Add remaining ingredients
  • Pressure cook 10 minutes
  • Quick release

📜 A Little History

Taco Soup became popular in American kitchens in the 1980s and 1990s when convenience cooking rose in popularity. Inspired by Tex-Mex flavors from the Southwest—especially regions like —home cooks began combining taco seasoning, canned beans, and tomatoes into an easy one-pot meal. It quickly became a church potluck and family reunion favorite.

🧀 Formation & Flavor Profile

This soup is built in layers:

  • Protein Base: Savory browned beef
  • Hearty Body: Beans and corn for texture
  • Zesty Kick: Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • Creamy Finish: Sour cream and cheese
  • Crunch Factor: Doritos topping

The result? A thick, chili-style soup with taco personality.

❤️ Why Taco Lovers Adore It

  • 🌮 All taco flavors in one bowl
  • 🥣 One-pot, minimal cleanup
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for family dinners
  • 🎉 Game day and potluck favorite
  • 🧊 Freezer-friendly

🥰 Final Thoughts

Taco Soup is comfort food with bold personality—simple ingredients, huge flavor, and endless topping possibilities. Whether you serve it mild or spicy, loaded with cheese or light and brothy, it’s guaranteed to warm hearts and fill bellies.

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