Mexican-inspired taco soup

Name: Mexican-inspired taco soup
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp ground chipotle; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika; 350g beef mince; 2 x 400g cans finely chopped tomatoes; 1 x 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1½ cups (350ml) chicken stock

Katrina Meynink

July 16, 2024

Taco soup with all the Tex-Mex toppings.Katrina Meynink

Time:30 mins - 1 hourServes:4-6

This hearty meal is what happens when Taco Tuesday meets Soup Night. Bulk it out further by adding more finely crushed tomatoes and cooked rice to the soup base.

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground chipotle
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
350g beef mince
2 x 400g cans finely chopped tomatoes
1 x 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained
1½ cups (350ml) chicken stock

To serve

tortilla chips
1½ cups grated cheese
1 fresh jalapeno, finely sliced
½ cup (125ml) sour cream
1-2 radishes, finely sliced
1-2 avocados, sliced
kernels from 1-2 corn cobs, cooked
lime wedges
coriander leaves
basil leaves (optional)

Method

Step 1
Place a large saucepan or deep-sided frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until soft. Add the oregano and spices, until the onion mixture is coated. Add the mince and cook until browned. Add the tomatoes, beans and stock, and simmer for 20 minutes until reduced.
Step 2
Spoon into bowls and top with chips, cheese, jalapeno and a drizzle of sour cream. Add the radish, avocado and corn kernels, and season with salt, pepper and lime juice. Scatter with fresh herbs and serve.

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