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taco soup
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Taco Soup

This hearty taco soup is full of delicious beef and vegetables, and comes together in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Spice Mix
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder not garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Soup
  • 3 whole carrots, peeled and sliced into ⅛ slices on the bias (diagonal). about 1 cup
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced Any color works. Use your favorite!
  • 1 lb ground beef I use 85% lean
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups beef stock Any stock, or even water, would work.
Garnishes
  • sour cream
  • Fritos
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • avocado slices optional

Equipment

  • 1 6 quart pot or larger preferably an enameled Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot.

Method
 

  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the spice mix in a small bowl. Stir together.
  2. Preheat a fairly large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  3. Add sliced carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they start to soften.
  4. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cook until the onion is translucent.
  5. Add 1 pound ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon or spatula.
  6. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Have your tomatoes at the ready, and add the spice mix. Stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. This blooms the spices, resulting in deeper flavor.
  8. Add the can of tomatoes and beef stock and stir.
  9. Add the drained black beans and the corn kernels.
  10. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. Serve with sour cream, Fritos, cheese, and any other garnishes.