Instant Pot Taco Soup

This Instant Pot Taco Soup is so easy to make and made with real food ingredients. It’s hearty, filling, and so healthy. The whole family will love it especially served with a side of plantain or tortilla chips.

It doesn’t matter what time of year – winter, spring, summer, fall… I always make this Instant Pot Taco Soup. It’s like a simplified version of a chili recipe but with just a bit more broth to make it to the soup category. 😉

Instant Pot Taco Soup

What I love about cooking soups and pretty much all my meals in the Instant Pot is that I can literally throw some ingredients together, push a few buttons, and then have dinner on the table in 30-45 minutes (but without me slaving over the stove the whole time). I’m usually reading or chasing my kids around while dinner is cooking on its own.

Before I share the recipe… let’s talk about the Instant Pot. It’s a 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker – including a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, saute/browning, yogurt maker, steamer and warmer. Plus, it has a stainless steel cooking pot and steam rack – LOVE that!

If you’re just getting started with the Instant Pot, check out my quick start guide Top 10 Instant Pot Tips and Tricks You Need to Know.

How to Make This Instant Pot Taco Soup – Step by Step

1. Turn on the Saute button on the Instant Pot, and add oil/ghee, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper). Saute for 3-4 minutes.

2. Add ground beef, and cook through until brown.

3. Turn off Saute function. Add broth or stock, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Put lid on and close pressure value. Select the Manual button and select “=/-“ button to 20 minutes.

4. When Instant Pot beeps, open the pressure value and let it depressurize.

5. Open the lid and stir well. Scoop out using a ladle into a bowl. Garnish with avocados, cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Can I Substitute Beef with Other Meat?

Yes. I love making this soup with ground beef, but you can make it with ground chicken or turkey as well. Both work well, and the cooking time will remain the same. Also, you can combine more meat types together. It works perfectly well.

Can I Freeze This Instant Pot Taco Soup?

Yes indeed! Let the soup cool down. Then transfer the soup into ziplock bags, squeeze out the excess air and seal the bags. Use quart bags to freeze the soup. Lay the bags in the freezer. The soup should be good for up to 3-4 months.

To thaw the Instant Pot Taco Soup, remove it from the freezer the night before serving, or put the sealed soup bag in a large bowl or casserole dish filled with warm water, to thaw it faster.

Great Toppings for This Instant Pot Taco Soup!

This soup welcomes so many different topping, here are a few delicious ideas:

• Sour Cream
• Cotija Cheese
• Avocado
• Corn Chips
• Corn Bread
• Chopped Black Olives
• Fresh Lime
• Cilantro
• Picco de Galo
• Sliced Fresh Jalapeños

Top Tips for This Instant Pot Taco Soup

• Use high quality canned tomatoes, San Marzano canned tomatoes are great!
• For a mix of textures, add different types of beans.
• If you want a thicker soup, use less broth or liquid.
• Adding Worcestershire sauce will enhance the beef flavor.

Video Tutorial: Instant Pot Taco Soup

Watch how easy it is to make this Instant Pot Taco Soup with step by step directions.

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Print Recipe

5 from 26 votes

Instant Pot Taco Soup

This Instant Pot Taco Soup is so easy to make and made with real food ingredients. It's hearty, filling, and so healthy. The whole family will love it especially served with a side of plantain or tortilla chips.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: instant pot soup, quick taco soup

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 501kcal

Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp avocado oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth or stock
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp white pepper optional
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can black beans drained
• 1 cup frozen or canned corn drained

Garnish

• 1 Avocados diced
• 1/2 cup Sour cream
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup Cilantro finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Green onions finely chopped

Instructions

• Turn on the Saute button on the Instant Pot, and add oil/ghee, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper). Saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Add ground beef, and cook through until brown.
• Turn off Saute function. Add broth or stock, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Put lid on and close pressure value. Select the Manual button and select “=/-“ button to 20 minutes.
• When Instant Pot beeps, open the pressure value and let it depressurize.
• Open the lid and stir well. Scoop out using a ladle into a bowl. Garnish with avocados, cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Instant Pot Recipes Made Simple

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With this book, you’ll get:

• Tried-and-true recipes the whole family will love – including pot roast, spaghetti, tacos, carnitas, soups, and easy breakfast meals
• Instant Pot starter guide on how to use the buttons, tips and tricks, and more
• Printable shopping lists for ingredients
• Step-by-step video lesson on how to use your Instant Pot, pressure cooker safety, and some of my favorite tips and tricks
• Two-week meal plan that you can put into action for no-stress weeknight dinners