Vegetarian Instant Pot Taco Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

This hearty Instant Pot soup builds its flavor fast, with softened onion, bell pepper, and garlic forming the base before a double hit of taco seasoning, cumin, and zesty ranch seasoning gets stirred in. Black beans, kidney beans, and sweet corn simmer together with two kinds of diced tomatoes under pressure, so everything turns tender and deeply flavored in just minutes. A splash of lime juice brightens the whole pot right before serving, balancing out all that smoky, savory seasoning. Ladle it into bowls and pile on shredded cheddar, a dollop of sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro for the full effect. It's a satisfying, bean-and-veggie-packed bowl that comes together with almost no hands-on effort, making it a reliable pick for a vegetarian weeknight dinner.

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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)
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)
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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