This is a nice Chipotle Ground Beef Soup that you can try at home during these winter days. The soup is full of different flavors, and I’m sure you will love it.
I’ll be honest about this Chipotle Ground Beef Soup: it requires a little bit of effort and a lot of ingredients, but the final result is always delicious and worth it, especially if you make it right by following my recipes step by step. Of course, it will be easier if you’re already familiar with this type of soups.
I love making my Chipotle Ground Beef Soup with, of course, ground beef. I also use adobo sauce, and for the vegetables, I include potatoes, carrots, onions, black beans, and corn. As for the spices, I think you know what’s used (just check the ingredients below).
The taste was amazing, and every spoonful was full of delicious flavors that will give you a cozy and warm feeling. I suggest enjoying it with the family for a lovely moment.
What to Eat with this Chipotle Ground Beef Soup?
This Chipotle Ground Beef Soup pairs so deliciously with so many sides, You can enjoy it with a slice of cornbread or with tortilla chips for a crunchy feeling. Also, a fresh, tangy side salad with avocado and lime would be good with this soup. I sometimes love to enjoy it with some slices of salty pies like Sweet Potato Pie. You can also try it with some naan bread to scoop up the soup.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
How to Make Chipotle Ground Beef Soup?
Step 1:
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the ground beef. Break the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
Step 2:
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Stir everything together. Let it cook for a few minutes.
Step 3:
Stir in the chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it cook for about 1 minute.
Step 4:
Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, carrot, and potato.
Step 5:
Pour the beef broth into the pot. Stir everything, turn the heat to high, and wait for it to start boiling.
Step 6:
Once the soup starts to boil, lower the heat to medium-low. Let it cook for about 20–25 minutes.
Step 7:
Now, turn off the heat. Squeeze the lime juice into the soup and stir. Sometimes I love to add cilantro on top as well.
Step 8:
Ladle the soup into bowls. You can eat it just like that or top it with shredded cheese. Enjoy.
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Ladle
Some tips for the best Chipotle Ground Beef Soup!
- Remember to use lean ground beef as it has less grease.
- Of course, you can use more or less chipotle depending on how spicy you like it.
- Don’t forget to Squeeze lime at the end for that beautiful zesty experience.
- You can use a slow cooker. Brown the beef first, then let everything cook on low for 6 hours.
FAQ
What is this Chipotle Ground Beef Soup made of?
Chipotle ground beef soup is made of ground beef, chipotle pepper, broth, beans, and vegetables.
What does the taste look like?
The soup is smoky, spicy, and full of beef and tomato flavors.
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes, Ground turkey works, but the soup will taste lighter.
How can I make it less spicy?
Use half a chipotle pepper or skip the adobo sauce.
Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, Let it cool, then store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, Try spinach or mushrooms.
Can I use vegetable broth instead of beef broth?
Yes, sure.
Chipotle Ground Beef Soup
A smoky and spicy soup made with ground beef, chipotle peppers, beans, and vegetables.
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minutesIngredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium potato, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the ground beef. Break the beef into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Stir everything together. Let it cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, carrot, and potato.
- Pour the beef broth into the pot. Stir everything, turn the heat to high, and wait for it to start boiling.
- Once the soup starts to boil, lower the heat to medium-low. Let it cook for about 20–25 minutes.
- Now, turn off the heat. Squeeze the lime juice into the soup and stir. Sometimes I love to add cilantro on top as well.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. You can eat it just like that or top it with shredded cheese. Enjoy.
Notes
- Remember to use lean ground beef as it has less grease.
- Of course, you can use more or less chipotle depending on how spicy you like it.
- Don't forget to Squeeze lime at the end for that beautiful zesty experience.
- You can use a slow cooker. Brown the beef first, then let everything cook on low for 6 hours.
