Yield: Serves 4

Easy Taco Soup Instant Pot

Easy taco soup takes just a few minutes to prepare in the Instant Pot - a true Instant Pot dump-and-go meal. This vegetarian taco soup recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

Easy Taco Soup

  • 1 large yellow or white onion
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning (I used Trader Joe's)*
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes

  • 1 lime quartered
  • ½ cup grated Monterey Jack or White Cheddar
  • ½ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • Tortillas chips

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the onion and bell pepper.
  2. Add all the ingredients to the instant pot (except the garnish), stir. An overhead look into an Instant Pot filled with all the ingredients for vegetarian taco soup.
  3. Close the lid, make sure it is set to its “Sealing” position, select manual high pressure and cook for 2 minutes. (it will take about 20 minutes for the pressure to rise and start cooking).
  4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and release the rest of the pressure. 
  5. Open the lid carefully away from you. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed, or more taco seasoning. Cooked vegetarian taco soup in an Instant Pot.
  6. Serve in a bowl and garnish with lime, cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Two bowls of vegetarian bean taco soup topped with cheese and cilantro on a white countertop.

Notes

  • If making this for small children, use less of the taco seasoning (if using store-bought) and don't use fire-roasted tomatoes, as it can get spicy depending on the seasoning.
  • The soup can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months 
  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: Follow the instructions but set your crockpot to high for 3 hours or low for 6.
  • Stretch this taco soup farther by adding an additional can of beans.
  • If you like a very spicy soup, add more taco seasoning or some hot sauce when serving.
  • I used fire-roasted tomatoes and corn (both from Trader Joe's) for extra smoky flavor but any is fine.
  • This is a great VEGAN meal - just be sure to use dairy-free cheese or substitute nutritional yeast.
  • Nutrition information was calculated without toppings. But don't skimp on them!

Homemade Taco Seasoning


You can double or triple the quantities of the spices, that way, you will have taco seasoning on hand when you need it.

2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 273Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1208mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 10gSugar: 12gProtein: 14g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.

 

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