Easy Black Bean Taco Soup Recipe
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Black bean taco soup is a delicious idea for dinner tonight. Ground meat combined with tomatoes, spices, and plenty of black beans make a hearty meal the whole family will love.
Like it or not, it’s still soup weather, and this recipe is one that will make everyone happy at the dinner table. Serve this yummy soup as is, over rice, or stir in some quinoa for a delicious and hearty meal.
Can I Use Dried Beans?
This recipe is not formulated for dried beans. Use canned or pre-cooked beans only.
What To Serve With Black Bean Taco Soup?
You can serve this as a first course to any Mexican-style meal or enjoy it as a main course with any Mexican-style side dishes. Some suggestions are:
- Tortilla Chips or Strips
- Avocado
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Shredded Cheese
- Fresh Salsa or Pico de Gallo
- Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
- Cornbread or Corn Muffins
- Green Salad
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Rice, wild rice, or Mexican Rice
- Quinoa
- A side of beans
- A burrito
- Shredded tortillas
Recipe Additions
If you want to make this soup heartier, try adding some:
- Whole kernel corn
- Cooked, shredded chicken breast
- Cayenne pepper
- Broccoli
- Rotel – No sugar added.
About Black Bean Taco Soup Ingredients
Oil – Any type you are comfortable using.
Ground turkey – Or ground beef.
Red onion – You can use any color onion you want, but red onion tastes best in this soup.
Garlic cloves – Pressed or finely minced.
Red bell pepper – Or any color you prefer.
Canned black beans – No sugar added. If you don’t like black beans, red kidney beans or pinto beans would make a good substitute.
Canned diced tomatoes – Or crushed tomatoes.
Chicken broth – No sugar added.
Canned diced green chilies – No sugar added.
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Smoked paprika
Salt – To taste
How To Make Black Bean Taco Soup
Warm the oil in a large soup or stock pot.
Sauté the onions and bell pepper in the oil until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
Add the ground turkey and cook long enough to brown it.
Once the meat is browned, stir in the spices. The pan will get very dry, but keep stirring to warm the spices.
Add the chilies, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook until the meat is cooked through, stirring often.
Lastly, stir in the black beans and simmer long enough to warm them through.
Add salt to taste and serve as is or over rice or quinoa, salt, rice, or quinoa
Slow Cooker instructions
- Put everything into a slow cooker and stir well to break up the meat.
- Cook on low heat for 2-3½ hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing
This is easily frozen, if packed well, for up to 4 months.
Reheating
Reheat this in a pot on the stovetop or in a bowl in the microwave.
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Black Bean Taco Soup Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Large soup pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1½ cups chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 6 large garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced)
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 4 oz. canned diced green chilies
- 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 30 oz. canned black beans (drained and rinsed, or 3¾ cups home-cooked)
- salt to taste
- rice or quinoa as needed
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large soup or stock pot.2 tbsp. oil
- Sauté the onions and bell pepper in the oil until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.1½ cups chopped red onion, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 6 large garlic cloves
- Add the ground turkey and cook long enough to brown it.1 lb. ground turkey
- Once the meat is browned, stir in the spices. The pan will get very dry, but keep stirring to warm the spices.1 tbsp. ground cumin, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- Add the chilies, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Cook until the meat is cooked through, stirring often.4 oz. canned diced green chilies, 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes, 4 cups chicken broth
- Lastly, stir in the black beans and simmer long enough to warm them through.30 oz. canned black beans
- Add salt to taste and serve as is or over rice or quinoa.salt, rice or quinoa
Notes
Nutrition
