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Ranch Taco Soup

This taco soup recipe with ranch dressing and RO*TEL is a thick and hearty soup that comes together in a flash. The subtle hint of ranch sets it apart from your average taco soup. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

high angle looking at a bowl of ranch taco soup, with a spoonful coming out
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

Directions

  1. Combine ground beef, onion, and jalapeño in a 4-quart soup pot. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

    Beef, onion and jalapeño cooking in a pot.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Add water, crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, black beans, RO*TEL, black olives, ranch dressing, and taco seasoning. Mix to combine. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

    Put in the rest of the ingredients, bringing to a boil and then simmering.

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Recipe Tip

This recipe also works great with chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342 Calories
10g Fat
45g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1398mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 937mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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