Best 7 Spicy Fiesta Taco Soup Recipes

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Ignite your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of "Spicy Fiesta Taco Soup," a culinary masterpiece that brings the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine to your kitchen. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that blends the heat of chili peppers, the tang of tomatoes, and the aromatic spices of cumin and oregano, all harmoniously simmering in a rich and flavorful broth. Each spoonful promises an explosion of flavors, transporting you to a fiesta of bold and zesty sensations. Get ready to spice up your taste buds and tantalize your palate with this exceptional recipe that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN FIESTA TACO SOUP



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Provided by Ann

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled & chopped
2 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium/large carrot, peeled & chopped
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) sweet corn
1 cup Romesco Bean Soup (recipe here)
1 cup cooked taco meat (optional)
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1 - 4 teaspoons finely chopped hot chili pepper (jalapeno, green chile or cowhorn)
Corn tortilla chips or strips
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Fresh avocado bits and fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, celery and carrot and saute until the onion is tender and translucent.
  • Stir in the broth, corn, bean soup and taco meat and cook for about 5 minutes, then stir in the zucchini and hot pepper (to taste) and cook for 5 - 10 minutes more or until the zucchini is cooked and tender, but still a colorful green. Add salt to taste, if needed.
  • To serve: fill your bowls with hot soup, and top with crunchy corn chips, shredded cheese, avocado and cilantro leaves. Enjoy immediately while the chips are still a little crunchy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 - 2 cups

FIESTA TACO CASSEROLE



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Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

FAST FIESTA SOUP



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"This spicy soup was served at a very elegant lunch, and the hostess was deluged with requests for the recipe," reports Patricia White of Monrovia, California. The colorful combination is a snap to throw together...just open the cans and heat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA SPAGHETTI TACOS



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Kids will race home from a long day at school when they know they're having spaghetti tacos for dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 cups tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'N Stuff® taco shells (10 shells)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup), if desired
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pasta sauce; cook over medium heat until hot. Stir in cooked spaghetti.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells as directed on box. Spoon about 1/2 cup spaghetti mixture into each taco shell; top with tomato and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SPICY FIESTA TACO SOUP



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Have a fiesta any day of the week! This soup is warm and filling - and easily prepared. Spicy and flavorful, and using ingredients readily found in your pantry, this soup comes together quickly and is sure to please a hungry family. Serve with a side salad and warm tortillas for dipping, or use the garnish option of crushed corn tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese. Ole!

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, fine dice (seeded and deribbed)
6 cups chicken broth (or water with chicken-flavored bouillon)
3/4 cup long grain brown rice, rinsed before cooking
2 tablespoons dried onion, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (regular or Mexican style)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 -10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice (Rotel or regular)
corn tortilla chips
2 -4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, add olive oil and jalapeno. Sauté pepper until soft and fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, measure out the rice. Put rice in a strainer/fine colander and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. (This removes some of the starch.).
  • To the stock pot, add the brown rice, onion, tomato sauce, seasonings, pinto beans and diced tomatoes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, stir pot, cover and simmer 30-45 minutes (until rice is done, according to your package directions).
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Add crushed corn tortilla chips and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
  • Enjoy!

TACO SOUP FIESTA



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This is a fast and easy dinner recipe I got from my mother-in-law. It's so good. The flavors blend together nicely.

Provided by cupcake5

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans corn (not drained)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (not drained)
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
2 (1 ounce) packets hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning
2 cups water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces sour cream
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, drain.
  • In a pot mix together, cooked ground beef, corn, black beans, ranch packets, taco seasoning, Rotel and water.
  • Bring to a boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Cook on low for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve hot. Top individual bowls of soup with a dollup of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Dip tortilla chips in soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 51.7, Sodium 215.7, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.1

FIESTA TACO SALADS



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This taco salad has all the flavors, but it's so much easier to prepare and eat because it's not served in a shell. If you like spicier food, use medium or hot salsa and add another jalapeno. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup 2% milk
32 blue tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in beans., Divide romaine among four serving plates. Top with beef mixture, tomatoes, green pepper, onions, olives and cheese., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, salsa and milk. Drizzle over salads. Arrange tortilla chips around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Cook the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks for even browning.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, black beans, kidney beans, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked macaroni and cheese and heat until warmed through.
  • Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This spicy fiesta taco soup is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef and vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this spicy fiesta taco soup a try!

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