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Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning Recipe

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This Easy Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning is a quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. The secret is the combination of taco and ranch seasoning, creating a creamy, tangy, and herby depth that makes this soup taste like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning and dressing mix
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned all over (6-8 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent (4-5 minutes). Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the canned ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced green chiles. Stir to combine.
  4. Season the soup: Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning over the top. Pour in the beef broth. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the seasonings.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer: Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust: After 20 minutes, taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed (salt, pepper, cumin, hot sauce, lime juice).
  7. Serve with toppings: Ladle into bowls and let everyone customize with shredded cheddar, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, avocado, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Don’t skip the simmer—it allows flavors to meld. For best flavor, make a day ahead. Use low-sodium broth to control salt. For a thicker soup, mash some beans before adding. For a thinner soup, add extra broth. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: taco soup, ranch seasoning, easy soup, ground beef soup, weeknight dinner, comfort food, quick meal

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