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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
Cook Time20 minutes
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

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