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This easy taco soup is one of my go-to recipes when I want something quick, filling, and made from ingredients I almost always have on hand. It works equally well with ground beef or ground turkey, and it’s been a family favorite for years. My mom loves it too.
It’s the kind of simple soup that fits easily into everyday life.
If you enjoy simple, pantry-based soups like this one, you may also like my Easy Black Bean and Corn Soup, a quick, meatless option that comes together with just 4 ingredients.
Why I love this Taco Soup Recipe
- It comes together quickly with basic pantry staples.
- It works well with either ground beef or ground turkey.
- It’s flavorful and filling without being heavy.
- Everyone can customize their bowl with toppings they enjoy.
- It reheats well, making it great for lunches later in the week.
Soup makes an easy, satisfying supper, and meals like this are one reason I’ve always found it easier to stay on track.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Lean ground beef – (At least 95% lean for 0 WW Points.) You can also use ground turkey.
- Onion – Adds flavor to the soup base. I like to keep chopped onions in the freezer to make this soup even easier.
- Canned Mexican-style diced tomatoes – You can also use regular diced tomatoes and add a pinch of chili powder or cumin.
- Canned beans – Kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, or chili beans all work well.
- Canned corn – Frozen or fresh corn are other good alternatives.
- Canned tomato sauce – Substitute crushed tomatoes if you want.
- Reduced-sodium taco seasoning – You can also use homemade taco seasoning if you prefer.
Optional Toppings
Avocado, light sour cream or plain nonfat Greek yogurt, reduced-fat shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend), fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.
How To Make Easy Taco Soup Step by Step
- Lightly coat a large soup pot with cooking spray and heat over medium-high.
- Add the ground beef and break it up, stirring briefly.
- Stir in the onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and a can of water. Stir well.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer gently.
- While the soup cooks, prepare any toppings you plan to use.
- Serve hot and let everyone top their bowl as they like.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, you can add a little extra water or broth.
Recipe Notes
This is a simple, everyday soup made with browned lean ground meat and a handful of pantry staples. While the soup simmers, there’s just enough time to prep toppings, which really make the dish feel special.
Fresh lime and cilantro are easy to find where I live, but the soup is still delicious without them.
How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Easy Taco Soup?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 184 calories.
WW Points: 1
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Old WW Points: 6 PointsPlus
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Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium-size onion)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) beans (kidney, pinto, black or chili), undrained
- 1 can (11 ounces) corn, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 package (1.25 ounces) reduced sodium taco seasoning
Optional Toppings
- 1 avocado, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup light sour cream or Greek style yogurt
- 1 cup low fat pre-shredded cheese (Cheddar, Jack or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Spray a large sauce pot (4 quart) with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon (affiliate link), stirring for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the onion and continue to cook, stirring often, until the ground beef is brown all over and the onion is soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Fill the can of tomato sauce with water and add it to the pot too. Stir well. Allow the soup to come to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let the soup bubble gently for 15 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, prepare your optional toppings.
- To serve, ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and pass around the avocado cubes, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, lime wedges and tortilla chips so everyone can top it just the way they like it.
Notes
(WW Points per serving without optional toppings) Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) This is a deliciously easy soup made from browned lean ground beef and a few common pantry staples. (Feel free to substitute ground turkey if you like it better. I often do.) While the soup simmers, you have time to assemble the tasty toppings that help make this simple soup so special – avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese and even fresh lime and cilantro.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More WW-Friendly Soup Recipes
If you like this low fat Taco Soup, be sure to check out my other WW Friendly Soups, including:
- Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup – A flavorful, hands-off soup with chicken, vegetables, and southwestern spices.
- Easy Black Bean and Corn Soup – A simple, meatless soup made with pantry staples and bold flavors.
- Slow Cooker Sausage Lentil Stew – Hearty and filling, with lentils, sausage, and vegetables cooked low and slow.
- Crock Pot Chicken Black Bean Tortilla Soup – A lighter take on tortilla soup that’s great for busy days.
- Best Vegetarian Chili – Thick, satisfying, and packed with beans and vegetables.
- Easy Hamburger Macaroni Soup – A comforting, familiar soup that’s both budget-friendly and filling.
