This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed with bold Mexican flavors. Loaded with beef, beans, corn, and spices, it’s perfect topped with cheese, sour cream, and avocado for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
The Best Taco Soup Recipe
One of my favorite memories as a mom is of our daughters coming home on a chilly late fall afternoon, while our son, still just a toddler, stood at the window waiting for them. The moment they passed the big bush in our yard and came into view, he would light up with pure excitement, bouncing with joy until they walked through the door. That year felt like the happiest season for our little family. The girls would scoop him up in hugs, and that night we all gathered around the table with steaming bowls of taco soup topped with crunchy chips.
It’s funny how the simplest, most ordinary days become the ones we treasure most. There’s something about a pot of soup on the stove that feels grounding and safe. I honestly think every family should make soup at least once a month during the school year! Kids go through so much, and soup has a way of bringing comfort, warmth, and calm to the whole house.
Instant Pot Taco Soup Ingredients
This hearty taco soup is loaded with beef, beans, corn, and bold taco flavors. It’s quick to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
- Olive Oil: Adds richness and helps brown the beef and onions.
- Ground Beef: Provides hearty, savory flavor as the base of the soup. Can swap for ground chicken or ground turkey.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and depth to the broth.
- Corn: Brings a touch of natural sweetness and texture.
- Pinto Beans: Adds protein, fiber, and heartiness. Can swap for black beans or kidney beans.
- Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies: Adds a mild kick and bright tomato flavor.
- Diced Tomatoes: Provides a rich, savory tomato base for the soup.
- Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix: Adds creamy, tangy flavor for extra depth.
- Taco Seasoning: Gives the soup classic taco spices and a flavorful punch.
- Beef Broth: Creates a savory, flavorful liquid base for the soup. Swap with chicken broth in a pinch.
Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a warm, comforting bowl that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Note: This recipe calls for dry ranch seasoning, not ranch dressing. Ranch seasoning usually comes in small packets and can be found in the spice aisle.
How to Make Taco Soup in an Instant Pot
This easy taco soup is packed with bold flavors and ready in no time using your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
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This Easy Ground Beef Vegetable Soup, or commonly called Hamburger Soup, is the perfect easy soup recipe for a busy day. Our 30 minute soup recipe is a flavorful ground beef based soup loaded with vegetables, lean ground beef, diced tomatoes and potatoes. It’s a one-pot dinner that makes it an easy cozy soup recipe!
Hamburger Soup is a quick and easy ground beef recipe, but don’t worry, as simple as it is to make, it’s still packed with flavor. And best of all, it hits 5 major wins:
- It’s great made ahead of time
- Totally budget friendly
- A one pot meal
- Reheats well, even better than day 1
- AND freezes perfectly!
Mom’s Wisdom
One of the first things I learned when I got married was that my mom’s budget-food recipes she sent me off to college with were exactly what I needed as a busy newlywed as well. Easy beef vegetable soup is a filling and inexpensive recipe that makes life so much easier when you’re trying to get dinner on the table.
Mom taught me that homemade soups are super easy to throw together and they’re much tastier than store-bought canned soup, plus healthier too. I like to make a double batch so I can eat one and freeze one!
Carrian’s Tips
If you’re not in a hurry, reduce the broth. Letting the broth simmer and reduce for 30-35 minutes or even all afternoon will concentrate the flavors and slightly thicken the soup.
Taste for seasoning OFTEN. Taste the broth as some broths are extra salty. After adding all of the ingredients, taste it again before serving. This is where you can bring a little personality with smoked paprika, extra salt, hot sauce etc. to make it to your liking.
Ingredients for Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
- Olive Oil: Used to sauté the onion, garlic, and veggies. It adds flavor and helps everything soften before the broth goes in.
- White Onion: Builds the savory flavor base for the soup. Onions add natural sweetness and depth.
- Ground Beef: The hearty protein that makes this soup filling and comforting. Browning it first adds rich flavor. We use 90/10.
- Garlic: Adds aromatic depth and classic savory notes that round out the broth.
- Carrots: Add sweetness, color, and texture while bringing natural balance to the savory beef.
- Celery: Contributes a mild, earthy flavor that pairs with onion and