Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Taco Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Instant Pot Taco Soup

This hearty, one-pot soup builds its flavor from a savory blend of diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic, simmered down with two kinds of tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn kernels. A blend of warm spices and a bright finish of lime juice keeps every spoonful vibrant, while chicken broth ties the whole pot together into something rich and satisfying. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting here, pressure-cooking everything in minutes so the beans turn creamy and the vegetables soften into a thick, stew-like base without hours on the stove. Loaded with legumes, tomatoes, and fresh produce, it leans into the kind of plant-forward, vegetable-and-legume-heavy eating that makes it a genuinely solid pick for a Mediterranean Diet Friendly rotation. Ladle it into bowls with a scatter of fresh cilantro for a weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and nourishing.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as rotel), with juices
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups chicken broth
1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
1 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

sour cream, for serving (optional)
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shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)
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tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pot.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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