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Taco Rice Soup

A flavorful bowl of Taco Rice Soup, featuring ground beef, rice, beans, and fresh green onions.

A hearty and flavorful soup with ground beef, rice, beans, and taco seasonings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, beef broth, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until flavors have melded.
  6. Serve hot, with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: taco soup, ground beef soup, rice soup, bean soup, easy soup, weeknight dinner