Easy Vegan Taco Soup

This vegan taco soup is loaded with hearty beans, plant-based beef, tomatoes, corn, and taco seasonings. A simple and easy vegan soup that is ready for you to load up your favorite taco toppings.

This Vegan Taco Soup Recipe Is…

• Made with ground beef plant based replacement
• Easy to Make
• Slow Cooks All Day
• Meal Prep Friendly
• Freezer Friendly
• Gluten Free
• Vegan
• Vegetarian

How to Make Vegan Taco Soup

Full directions no how to make this vegan taco soup are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick walk-through on how it is made.

• Start by heating oil in a pan and add your plant based beef and onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
• Then add in the garlic and carrots and cook for a few more additional minutes.
• Place ingredients in the slow cooker and mix up all the ingredients. Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
• Season to taste, and then garnish as you would like.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups of plant-based ground “beef” see notes for recommendations
• ½ red onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 carrot grated (do not peel the carrot)
• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 15 oz kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz pinto beans canned, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz black beans canned, drained and rinsed
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned, drained
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 2 cups salsa any variety you prefer
• 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Optional toppings:

• avocado vegan sour cream, vegan cheese, tortilla chips, jalapeno slices, red onion slices

Instructions

• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan. Add the plant based “beef” and onion, and cook for 5-7 minutes, until onions soften.
  
• Add the garlic and carrot to the skillet, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  
• If preparing in the slow cooker: Add the skillet mixture and all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
  
• If preparing on the stovetop, transfer the skillet mixture to a large stock pot and add all of the remaining ingredients. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes over low heat.
  
• Add salt and pepper to taste before serving. Garnish as desired – there are some ideas in the ingredient list!
  

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