Name: Burrito-Inspired Soup Packed with All Your Favorite Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 2 cups shredded chicken; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen); 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa); 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; ½ tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp lime juice; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips

Description

Enjoy all the bold flavors of a burrito in this hearty, one-pot burrito-inspired soup! Packed with protein, fiber, and spices, it’s an easy, customizable, and freezer-friendly meal perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or 2 cups shredded chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef or shredded chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
Build the Base: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, black beans, pinto beans, corn, and cooked rice.
Season the Soup: Add taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Simmer: Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 20 minutes.
Finish with Freshness: Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve & Garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cheese, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keywords: burrito soup, Mexican soup, easy one-pot meal, gluten-free soup, taco soup