Clean Eating Taco Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What can I use to thicken taco soup? ›

How do you thicken taco soup? You shouldn't need to thicken this taco soup—the meat and vegetables make it pretty chunky. If needed, you can add refried beans, other mashed beans or rice to thicken it up.

Quick and Easy Taco Soup Recipe is filled with ground beef, beans, corn and taco seasoning. It's a quick dinner that uses lots of pantry staples! If you love this cozy soup, you'll really enjoy my Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup too!

There are 197 calories in 1 cup of Taco Soup. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Add a can of lentils or cannellini beans, mashing about half before you mix it in. Add 1/2 cup rice or pasta per 4 cups of liquid, providing just enough time for it to cook before serving (typically about 20 minutes for rice or 10-12 minutes for pasta).

There are several keto-friendly ingredients that can help thicken your soup without adding unnecessary carbs. Some options include xanthan gum, coconut flour, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, and cream cheese. These ingredients will add thickness without compromising the keto-friendly nature of your soup.

Simmer for Longer

If you have the time, simmering your taco soup for a longer period can help to thicken it naturally. As the soup cooks, the liquid will reduce and evaporate, resulting in a thicker consistency.

Vegetable Broth

Using this as a substitute for beef broth is a great way to add flavor to your dish. Vegetable broth from vegetable stock is a flavorful alternative that is perfect for vegetarian and vegan dishes. Add some bay leaves for a different flavor.

Once beef is cooked through drain the grease grease. Add all seasonings and beef broth. Bring to a boil then lower the heat. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced.

Nutrition summary

There are 278 calories in 1 serving of Beef Taco Soup. Calorie split: 21% fat, 59% carbs, 21% protein.

Does homemade soup have a lot of carbs? ›

Vegetable Soup Homemade (2 cups) contains 9g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 2g fat, 4g protein, and 80 calories.

Chick-fil-a Chicken Tortilla Soup (1 serving) contains 29g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 6g fat, 22g protein, and 260 calories.

Many instant soups are made as health foods and are made to become a healthy part of your diet. That said, there are many instant soups that are not healthy. Some brands contain a high amount of sodium. While a pack or two of these noodles won't harm you, having them on a regular basis can have negative effects.

Batchelors Cup A Soup Golden Vegetable (1 portion) contains 15g total carbs, 14g net carbs, 2.3g fat, 0.8g protein, and 81 calories.

One option is to add crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips to the soup. The chips will dissolve and create a thicker consistency. Another alternative is to use instant mashed potatoes. Simply sprinkle some into the soup and stir well, allowing it to thicken before serving.

About this method: One of the most common ways to thicken sauces and soups is with a starch-based slurry, and cornstarch is a popular choice. Cornstarch is flavorless, easy to mix up, and versatile, which makes it a go-to pantry ingredient.

Cornstarch is a great option as it is a natural thickening agent, but you'll want to be careful about how much you use. Start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked together with cold water to create a slurry. Then, gradually add the slurry to the soup, letting it boil for one to two minutes before adding more.