Ranch Taco Soup is a warm, comforting dish that perfectly blends bold flavors with a creamy, savory texture. This hearty soup offers a delicious fusion of traditional taco spices with a smooth ranch dressing twist, creating a savory experience with every spoonful. The rich, flavorful base envelops a variety of textures, from tender vegetables to hearty proteins, all brought together by the tangy ranch seasoning. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a crowd-pleasing meal for gatherings, Ranch Taco Soup provides a satisfying, feel-good meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ranch Taco Soup
Ranch Taco Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of a taco with the creamy richness of ranch seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2½ 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
Instructions
- In a 4-quart soup pot, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced jalapeño over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. This step helps develop the base flavors of the soup.
- Pour in the water, crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, black beans, RO*TEL, black olives, ranch dressing mix, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together, then bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
