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Easy taco soup with ranch topped with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream

5-Ingredient Taco Soup with Ranch

This easy taco soup with ranch is made with ground beef, taco and ranch seasoning, black beans, and diced tomatoes. One pot, pantry staples, and ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 3 cups beef broth or water

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the seasonings. Stir in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning.
  3. Add the rest. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and broth or water.
  4. Simmer. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Serve. Serve with shredded cheese or tortilla chips, if desired.

Notes

Save money: Use water instead of broth.
Less heat: Choose mild diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.