Black Bean Taco Soup

Picture a steaming bowl of zesty, protein-packed soup topped with the satisfying crunch of salty tortilla chips and a melt of Mexican blend cheese. This Black Bean Taco Soup is a staple for a reason: it’s a crowd pleasing “dump and go” meal that tastes like you spent hours at the stove. Whether you’re a fan of the original stovetop method or prefer the speed of an Instant Pot, this recipe adapted from the talented Six Sisters is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Be sure to check out more of their family-friendly inspirations on Pinterest.

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Black Bean Taco Soup

A savory, Tex-Mex inspired soup that balances hearty black beans and corn with a zesty tomato base. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a pre-prepared freezer meal.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 6

Calories: 582kcal

Equipment

• 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 oz low sodium taco seasoning
• 15.25 oz canned corn drained or 12oz frozen sweet or fire-roaste corn
• 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
• 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies un-drained
• 14.5 oz diced petite tomatoes un-drained
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 bag Tortilla chips optional, for serving
• 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese optional, for serving

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Instructions

• Brown the Meat: In a large saucepan (or Instant Pot on sauté mode), brown the ground turkey and chopped onion until the meat is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
• Combine: Stir in the taco seasoning, corn, black beans, both cans of tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
• Simmer (Stovetop): Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Quick Method (Instant Pot): Lock the lid and set to Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes. Perform a quick pressure release once finished.
• Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition Profile (Per Serving)

Based on 6 servings per recipe.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	582 kcal
Carbohydrates	75 g
Protein	34 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	12 g
Sugar	8 g