Heart Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe (2024)

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An easy Taco Soup Recipe that is made quick and easy in the Instant Pot in a matter of minutes. This delicious hearty soup is made with ground beef, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beans and more to create a favorite family recipe

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In the Fall and cooler months I love to enjoy a hearty bowl of Taco Soup with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream on top. Just like I also adore a large plate of Taco Salad all summer long. They are just classic recipes I grew up loving and still make for my boys.

This recipe is so easy to make in under 30 minutes in the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker and of course can also be made in the Crock Pot Slow Cooker too.

With so many variations and substitutions you are sure to enjoy a recipe that you will love.

Shopping List Instant Pot Taco Soup

Ground Beef: I prefer a lean ground beef of 90/10

Vegetables: Corn, Tomatos, Chilies

Seasonings: Taco Seasoning or use a homemade blend

Broth: Beef Broth gives a rich flavor

Substitutions:

For healthier versions of Taco Soup try substituting Ground Turkey. Adding additional vegetables like bell peppers and additional flavor too. Try adding additional beans like black beans or pinto beans. Adding a diced jalapeno will give a nice bit of heat or choose a pepper with the heat index you prefer.

Pepper Type	Scoville Heat Scale
Bell Pepper	0 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Pepperoncini Pepper	100 – 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Anaheim Pepper	500 – 2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Jalapeno Pepper	2,500 – 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Serrano Pepper	10,000 – 23,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

This soup is easily a heart soup for a thinner soup add additional broth. I also prefer to add broth when reheating.

How to make Taco Soup Instant Pot

Turn Instant Pot to Saute and wait until it reads hot. Add Olive Oil and ground hamburger to pot and saute breaking up ground beef into small pieces.

Dice vegetables and add to ground beef. Mix ingredients together using a wooden spook or silicone spatula.

Deglaze bottom of pot by adding some broth and scraping any stuck bits from the bottom liner. This is an important step and is easy to do.

Top with diced tomatoes, beans, corn and add remaining broth. Sprinkle taco seasoning on top and close lid. Set cooking time on the pressure cooker to high pressure for 5 minutes allowing a quick release when completed.

Open lid and stir ingredients together. It smells delicious. Add your favorite toppings and serve.

How to garnish Taco Soup

Some of my favorite ingredients to garnish Taco Soup with are

Favorite Pressure Cookers

I own 4 Electric Pressure Cookers, all of which are 6qt. I prefer the 6qt size. To me it's not about how big my family is or how many I'm feeding. The size of the 6qt is ideal for me and how I use it. When recommending an Electric Pressure Cooker I suggest making sure you purchase the size best for you and your needs. I also recommend the Yogurt Button. One of my favorite features and not for making yogurt either.

Use code DEVOURDINNER for $10.00 off your purchase of a Mealthy Multipot or Mealthy CrispLid. Two products I love and use regularly. I also use Instant Pot Duo and Duo Plus.

This recipe can be gluten free and taco soup calories are also low too. Which makes this recipe ideal for so many meal plans.

Can I freeze Taco Soup

Taco Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place soup on counter to thaw at room temperature for 1 hour and heat on medium heat until warm.

Try freezing soup and other leftovers in SouperCubes a silicone tray with a sturdy lid. Items are easily removed from container. I have been using these trays for meal prep and to freeze leftovers and I love them. They come in different sizes to fit your needs.

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What to serve with Taco Soup

This easy taco soup recipe is hearty all on it's own and can be paired with a delicious side salad or even Air Fryer Cornbread is delicious.

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Taco Soup

Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe is a delicious hearty soup made with fresh ingredients. Tastes like it has slow simmered all day long in a fraction of the time.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Hamburger - 90/10%
½ Cup Diced Onions
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
2 Cup Beef Broth
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
14.5 ounce Diced Tomatoes - 1 can
4 ounce Diced Green Chilies - Mild, Medium or Hot
8 ounces Tomato Sauce
1 can Kidney Beans - rinsed and drained
1 can Sweet Corn - rinsed and drained
1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix - Dry Seasoning Packet

Garnish

Sour Cream - optional
Cheese - optional
Tortilla Chips - optional
Avocado - optional
Hot Sauce - optional

Instructions

Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker

Turn Instant Pot to Saute and wait until it reads hot. Add Olive Oil and ground hamburger to pot and saute breaking up ground beef into small pieces.
Dice vegetables and add to ground beef. Mix ingredients together using a wooden spook or silicone spatula and continue to cook
Cook until ground beef is crumbled. Hamburger will finish cooking during pressure cooking
Deglaze bottom of pot by adding some broth and scraping any stuck bits from the bottom liner. This is an important step and is easy to do.
Top with diced tomatoes, beans, corn and add remaining broth. Sprinkle taco seasoning on top and close lid. Set cooking time on the pressure cooker to high pressure for 5 minutes allowing a quick release when completed.
Open lid and stir ingredients together. Add your favorite toppings/ garnish and serve.

Stove Top Directions

In a large stock pot over medium/high heat, dump cooked hamburger and onion mixture, drained kidney beans, drained corn, and 29oz of Tomato Sauce.
Stir in Taco Seasoning and reduce heat to medium/low allowing to simmer for 15 minutes.

Garnish

Serve with cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

Pepper Type	Scoville Heat Scale
Bell Pepper	0 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Pepperoncini Pepper	100 – 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Anaheim Pepper	500 – 2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Jalapeno Pepper	2,500 – 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Serrano Pepper	10,000 – 23,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

What to serve with Taco Soup

This easy taco soup recipe is hearty all on it's own and can be paired with a delicious side salad or evenAir Fryer Cornbreadis delicious.

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Taco Soup was one of the original recipes on Devour Dinner and has been updated November 2021

Heart Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you overcook soup in Instant Pot? ›

Can you overcook soup in the Instant Pot? When it comes to overcooking the soup, that's not likely to happen during the pressure cooking process (before the noodles are added in). You can, however, overcook the noodles, so be sure to taste test them for doneness after they've simmered for about 5 minutes.

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What does the soup setting on an Instant Pot do? ›

Instant Pot SOUP Setting (SOUP/BROTH BUTTON) The default Instant Pot soup setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH pressure for 30 minutes. The soup program brings the contents of the pot to a slow simmer and results in a clear broth due to lack of boiling motion.

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What can I use to thicken taco soup? ›

Turn To Refried Beans To Thicken And Boost The Flavor Of Your Taco Soup. If you're looking to upgrade your taco soup into a rich, creamy meal, you could turn to tried-and-true thickeners like cream cheese, heavy cream, flour, or corn starch.

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Why is my taco soup so watery? ›

There are several reasons why taco soup may turn out thin and watery. One common reason is using too much broth or liquid in the soup. Additionally, not simmering the soup for long enough can lead to a thin consistency.

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Does pressure cooking destroy nutrients in bone broth? ›

Instant pot bone broth can be as healthy as regular made versions. You can achieve the same gel consistency as you can with a traditional long simmer in a stock pot. This is the hallmark of a high protein and quality bone broth with natural collagen.

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How full can you fill an Instant Pot with soup? ›

Also, an overly-full Instant Pot can lead to a clogged pressure release knob, because food and liquid can get sucked up inside. To stay on the safe side, don't fill your pot over that two-thirds line, and stay below half full for foods that expand while cooking, such as beans and lentils.

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How do you keep soup from burning in Instant Pot? ›

How to Prevent a Burn Notice in the Future

Scrape before you seal: Scrape up all the browned bits left in the pot after sautéing food and before closing the lid.
Double-check your parts before you close up the pot for cooking. ...
Make sure that you're using enough liquid.

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What is the max line for soup in Instant Pot? ›

Add suitable liquid to thin condensed cream-based soups and thick sauces. Maximum When pressure cooking, do not fill the inner pot higher than the PC MAX — 2/3 line as indicated on the inner pot.

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Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

How to make taco soup less spicy? ›

A squeeze of lemon or lime juice or a little vinegar can help cut through spiciness. Acidic foods tone down the spiciness in foods and can add some flavor, making this a good trick for seafood dishes or creamy soups and chowders.

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How do you make soup creamier and thicker? ›

6 ways to thicken soup:

Blend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ...
Add cream or yogurt. ...
Add flour or cornflour. ...
Use a butter and flour paste. ...
Blend in bread. ...
Add lentils or rice.

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How to thicken Mexican soup? ›

Cream is used to add richness to soup, as the extra fat makes it delicious. Be sure not to bring it to a boil, but rather, add it in at the last minute before serving. The best item to thicken a soup is some sort of starch, whether from flour, cornstarch, arrowroot, or even a lot of potatoes.