Tortellini Taco Soup

5 from 3 votes

Sharing my favorite taco soup recipe today! My Tortellini Taco Soup makes the perfect quick fix weeknight dinner for the whole family! Packed with your favorite taco flavors.

spooning up taco soup

Taco Soup

You are in for such a treat with my Tortellini Taco Soup! This Mexican soup with the addition of tortellini is a game changer! This is the best time of year to make big pots of soup. We are loving this fun twist on taco soup. The tortellini brings a great layer of flavor and the kids go nuts for it. This soup takes just minutes to prepare, perfect for busy school weeknights. Add this one to your meal plan, you’ll be glad you did!

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sautéing onions in pot for taco soup

What You’ll Need

  • extra virgin olive oil– Use extra virgin olive oil for best tasting results. It’s used to saute vegetables for the soup.
  • onion– I like to use white onion finely chopped.
  • garlic– Mince fresh garlic or look for the minced garlic in jars in the produce area of the grocery store.
  • ground beef– Use a lean ground beef for less oil.
  • kosher salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • freshly cracked black pepper– For best tasting results use freshly cracked black pepper from a pepper mill.
  • chicken broth– Look for reduced sodium chicken broth for the soup recipe.
  • taco seasoning– I used Old El Paso Taco Seasoning packet for this recipe. Any taco seasoning of your choice works.
  • diced tomatoes– Any small diced tomatoes work great here.
  • corn– Drain the corn kernels before adding to soup.
  • tortellini– Find tortellini in the pasta section near the other pasta shapes.
  • cilantro– Fresh cilantro is preferred. It’s aromatic and adds freshness to the soup. Can be optional if needed.

adding tortellini to pot for taco soup

How To Make Tortellini Taco Soup

  1. Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in beef, salt and pepper cooking until browned. Add broth, taco seasoning, tomatoes and corn. Increase heat to medium high and stir in uncooked tortellini. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Immediately remove soup from heat when pasta is cooked. Stir in fresh cilantro and serve.

showing taco soup in spoon

What a beautiful pot of soup to serve your family and friends this season!

close up of taco soup in pot

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream and shredded cheeses if you’d like. Enjoy!

Tips For Mexican Tortellini Soup

  • Try other proteins. This soup is great with shredded Rotisserie Chicken and even Italian Sausage.
  • Make a double batch and freeze the second batch for a later dinner.
  • Add sour cream before serving for a creamy version.
  • Top each bowl with Mozzarella Cheese before serving too!

How To Serve Soup

Serve taco soup with a side salad and bread for dipping if desired

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat as needed.

Taco Tortellini Soup
5 from 3 votes

Tortellini Taco Soup

This Tortellini Taco Soup makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy weeknights and it's even great for weekend entertaining feeding a crowd!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Jenny
Cost: $25
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Equipment

  • Stove
  • Dutch Oven
  • chef knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 packet Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
  • two 10 ounce cans diced tomatoes with chilies mild
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 pound cheese filled tortellini
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in beef, salt and pepper cooking until browned. Add broth, taco seasoning, tomatoes and corn. Increase heat to medium high and stir in uncooked tortellini. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Immediately remove soup from heat when pasta is cooked. Stir in fresh cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 13.5mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3.4mg
Keywords: quick fix dinner, soup, taco, taco soup, weeknight dinner

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26 Responses
  1. pauline morris

    5 stars
    JACK AND I HAVE MADE THIS AND IT IS VERY EASY…………………AND SOOO GOOD!!! THANK YOU!!!

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  4. Tammy

    If I were to create this for work using crock pot to warm, when would you put the tortellini it? Thanks you your wonderful recipes!

  5. Kalpana

    Hi Jenny ! Thanks for sharing tortellini taco soup recipe with us. It looks delicious and mouthwatering.I’m glad if you could join my online kitchen also. Thanks

    1. Jenny

      Hi Joan, it’s actually just the taco seasoning in the picture of the glass bowl, no additional cumin.

  6. shelly (cookies and cups)

    I am telling you, when I add Taco Seasoning to just about any dish my kids automatically love it! What a smart idea mixing it into tortellini soup! I would have never thought to do that!

  7. Sarah

    How much ground cumin should I use? I don’t see it listed in the recipe?

    Looks delicious!!!

    1. Jenny

      Hi Sarah, it’s actually just the taco seasoning in the picture of the glass bowl 🙂 No additional cumin.

      1. pauline morris

        5 stars
        JACK AND I MADE THIS AND CAN WE JUST SAY……………A-W-E-S-O-M-E !!! BELOW THE PICTURE OF YOU DUMPING THE SEASONING IN THE SOUP IT DOES SAY ADD YOUR CUMIN!!! I MAKE MY OWN TACO MIX.

  8. Jamie Burdorf

    Would you be able to freeze this and just not add the tortellini until the very end? What are your thoughts?

  9. Sommer @aspicyperspective

    This looks like a perfect Fall season dinner! Looking forward to having a big bowl of this soup soon!

  10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    It’s amazing how good a pot of soup can taste at this time of year. Love your addition of tortellini, to make this one heartier. My teenage son could eat half this pot of soup in one sitting! Printing the recipe right now.

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