Description
Hearty burrito-inspired soup delivers Mexico’s rich culinary landscape in a single comforting bowl. Simmering spices and tender ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soulful, flavor-packed creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey (alternative)
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (4 ounces/113 grams) can diced green chilies
Spices and Liquid Base:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cups chicken broth (alternative)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat a generous splash of oil in a robust pot, introducing ground meat and fragmenting it meticulously while browning over medium temperature. Eliminate any accumulated fat for a cleaner texture.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence, transforming the base of the soup with delicate flavors.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, black beans, golden corn kernels, and zesty green chilies into the evolving mixture. Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and smoky paprika, stirring to orchestrate a harmonious flavor profile.
- Stream beef broth and complementary water into the pot, whisking to integrate all ingredients seamlessly. Elevate the temperature until a vigorous boil emerges, then reduce to a gentle simmer, permitting ingredients to marry and intensify for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Conduct a careful taste evaluation, calibrating salt and pepper levels to personal preference. For adventurous palates, amplify the heat with additional chili powder or a splash of fiery hot sauce.
- Artfully ladle the soup into waiting bowls, crowning each serving with a cascade of shredded cheese, dollops of creamy sour cream, vibrant cilantro sprigs, buttery avocado chunks, and crisp tortilla chip fragments.
Notes
- Customize your protein choice by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add depth to the soup by roasting vegetables like onions and garlic before adding them to enhance their natural sweetness and complexity.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and selecting mild or hot green chilies based on personal heat tolerance.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach without compromising the burrito-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg