November 26, 2025

Big Flavor, Small Cost: Simple Taco Soup Recipe

banana chocolate muffins

Looking for a new easy weeknight meal to add to your rotation? This easy taco soup is a cheap recipecoming in at $8.20 for the whole recipe and at $1.37 per serving. It’s quick and easy with 3 simple steps. Dump, heat, and serve. This makes for a great weeknight dinner or a crowd pleaser at a party.The beans and chicken cover the protein and the corn and tomatoes serve as grains and vegetables. Serve with Greek yogurt, sour cream, or cheese to add in some dairy for a full MyPlate meal. Enjoy with tortilla chips for a nice crunch.

Easy Taco Soup

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drain and rinse
1 can pinto beans, drain and rinse
1 can corn, drain and rinse
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can chicken, drain
1 can enchilada sauce (green or red)
1 can low-sodium chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning (optional)
Toppings
Avocado slices or guacamole
Shredded cheese
lime wedges
Tortilla chips
Low-fat sour cream or plain greek yogurt

Directions:

Pour all ingredients into a stockpot and stir to combine.
Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until temperature reaches 165 degreees F
Serve with desired toppings

Make it Yours

Switch things up between red and green enchilada sauce.

Try using different beans that you enjoy. Some that you could try are kidney beans, chickpeas, orLima beans.
You can also switch up the meat in this recipe. You could try browning ground beef, using left over chicken, fish, or tofu.

Have fun trying out this taco soup!

The Cost Breakdown of Our Simple and Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Below is a summary of the total cost of making this recipe at the time this post was published.

1 can black beans	$0.80
1 can pinto beans	$0.80
1 can corn	$0.55
1 can diced tomatoes	$0.80
1 canned chicken	$2.50
1 can enchilada sauce	$1.00
1 can low sodium chicken broth	$0.95
1 packet taco seasoning	$0.80
TOTAL	$8.20

If you enjoyed this recipe, and want to learn more about cooking nutritiously on a tight budget, make sure to check out our FREE online courses delivered in English and Spanish.