Cooking for One

Taco Soup for One

Make taco soup for one with ground beef, corn, black beans, tomato, and taco seasoning simmered in beef broth. Top with cheddar. Ready in 25 minutes.

Taco Soup for One

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Ground beef, corn, black beans, and tomato simmered in a taco-seasoned broth, topped with cheddar.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories496

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 small tomato chopped (approximately ⅓ cup)
  • ¼ cup canned or frozen corn
  • ¼ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1–2 tbsp shredded cheddar (optional)

Equipment

  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
  2. Stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeño and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir for 30 seconds. Add the broth, tomato, corn, and black beans.
  4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Ladle into a bowl and top with cheddar, if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 612g | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 7.3g | Sugar: 7.2g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, finely chopped jalapeño counted as raw jalapeño, taco seasoning counted as chili powder (one packet 28 g), tomato counted as tomatoes, ¼ cup canned or frozen corn (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.