# Taco soup (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [30-Minute Taco Soup with Ground Beef (So Flavorful!)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$8.45 per serving, ~$25.36 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.55* per serving (47%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some oil oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion _(amount estimated)_
- minced garlic minced garlic _(amount estimated)_
- tomato paste tomato paste _(amount estimated)_
- taco seasoning taco seasoning _(amount estimated)_
- ground cumin ground cumin _(amount estimated)_
- paprika paprika _(amount estimated)_
- stock stock _(amount estimated)_
- rotel tomatoes rotel tomatoes
- drained beans drained beans
- corn corn
- shredded cheddar shredded cheddar
- avocado avocado
- jalapeno jalapeno
- tortilla chips tortilla chips
- cilantro cilantro
- sour cream sour cream

## Steps

1. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=22s) Heat a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat and add oil.
2. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=26s) Add ground beef and diced onion to the pot.
3. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=34s) Break up the beef with a spatula and sauté until browned, about 6 to 7 minutes.
4. [0:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=46s) Add minced garlic, tomato paste, taco seasoning, ground cumin, and paprika.
5. [0:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=55s) Stir and cook for about another minute until fragrant.
6. [0:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=59s) Pour in the stock.
7. [1:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=105s) Add canned rotel tomatoes with their juices.
8. [1:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=115s) Add drained beans and corn.
9. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=126s) Stir everything together and bring to a uniform boil.
10. [2:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=129s) Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
11. [3:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6UHZGrKAmE&t=218s) Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, avocado, jalapeno, tortilla chips, cilantro, and sour cream.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- pot
- spatula
- measuring cup
- ladle
- bowls

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantities for oil, garlic, tomato paste, taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, stock, rotel tomatoes, beans, and corn.
- Exact stock volume and type.
- Exact bean variety used.

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