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Rotel Taco Soup

Rotel Taco Soup is a hearty Tex-Mex soup with a Rotel-spiked, slightly spicy tomato broth simmered until the flavors meld. Ground beef, black and pinto beans, and corn create a thick, spoonable base topped with cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles Double Rotel for bold, slightly spicy flavor.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 4 cup beef broth
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 0.25 cup jalapeños Optional for extra heat.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Brown the beef
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot, then drain off excess fat to keep the soup from getting greasy.
Sauté aromatics
  1. Sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
Simmer the soup
  1. Add both cans of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained black beans, drained pinto beans, drained corn, taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, and beef broth; stir to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the flavors deepen.
  3. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
Serve
  1. Serve hot with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and tortilla chips, and top with cilantro and jalapeños if you like extra spice.

Notes

Pro tip: drain canned beans and corn well so the soup stays thick instead of watery. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months (sour cream and chips are best added fresh). For a lighter option, use lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheddar/sour cream.