Vegan Instant Pot Taco Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

This hearty, spiced soup builds its flavor from a well-browned base of onion, bell pepper, and garlic, simmered with taco seasoning and cumin until the whole pot smells incredible. Two kinds of tomatoes — including a spicy diced tomato and green chile blend — bring bright acidity, while black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn add heartiness and bite in every spoonful. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting here, pressure-cooking everything together in just 10 minutes so the flavors meld like it simmered all afternoon. A finishing squeeze of lime juice wakes everything back up right before serving. Pile on tortilla chips and fresh cilantro for crunch and color, and you've got a satisfying, protein-packed bowl that fits neatly into a vegan lineup. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without any fuss, and it reheats beautifully for lunch the next day.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
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
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with 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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