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Home » Butternut Squash and Black Bean Taco Soup

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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Taco Soup

Created On: January 4, 2013  |  Updated: November 23, 2017  |   18 Comments

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tacosoup

I’m finally getting my sense of taste back!  Yay!  I thought just to be safe I’d share something simple so this awesome taco soup came to mind.  It’s also a great soup for all those of you with New Years Resolutions too 😉

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Of course, the toppings are what make the soup, in my opinion.  Of course the base, the soup, is delicious too, but who doesn’t loving the toppings?  I usually load it up.  Sour cream, cheese, cilantro if I have it or green onions if I don’t.  Oh, and the corn chips…

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Pile them on!  I quite often have corn tortillas in the freezer and these little strips are super easy and fast to make.  I included a note in the recipe for you if you want to go that route.  Definitely recommended.

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In this recipe I used my Homemade Taco Seasoning.  It’s so easy to make, so much cheaper to make, and you can customize it however you want!  Not to mention it doesn’t contain any funky ingredients and there’s no need to run to the store when you run out 🙂

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This soup comes together so fast if you have some squash already chopped up and waiting in the fridge.  Unfortunately, the squash does take a while to peel, remove the seeds and then dice up, but with a good peeler and a sharp knife it shouldn’t take too long.  I like to have some cubed squash ready to go in the fridge, that way it’s ready to go for things like this or for a quick dinner that needs an extra veggie.

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You’ll notice I listed the brown rice in the recipe as optional.  I like my soups thick and full of good stuff, almost more like stew than soup.  If you prefer your soups a little thinner I’d leave the rice out.  Either way it will be great!

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Just do not forget your favorite toppings! 😉

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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Taco Soup

Author Heidi @ Food Doodles
Servings 6 -8 servings
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 3 heaping tbsp homemade taco seasoning equal to one package
  • 3/4 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 32 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 lb diced butternut squash or about 4 cups
  • 2 1/4 C black beans or 1 can drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 C cooked short grain brown rice optional
  • grated cheese sour cream, cilantro, avocado, corn chips, green onion, or any other toppings you'd like

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and jalapeno pepper and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, salt,tomatoes and butternut squash. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the squash is the desired tenderness.
  • Add the black beans and rice and stir. Heat through and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

To make baked tortilla chips, cut corn tortillas into strips, lightly spritz or brush with oil, sprinkle with salt and bake at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until crispy and lightly golden brown, stirring them if needed as the ones near the edge of the pan may cook quicker.
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  1. Peter Crouch says

    This soup is very good. I’ll try to make myself a dinner.
    thank you.

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  2. eatfrysmith says

    My wife and the kids love tacos. Thank you for sharing the best recipe

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  3. Amanda says

    Maybe it was the trader joe’s Taco seasoning I used, but this was so spicy and I didn’t even put the jalapeños in!!! I can’t do it. I’d recommend less taco seasoning if you’re not big into spice.

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  4. Caroline says

    I’m thinking about making this for a soup bar day at school Thursday. I’d need to make it in the crock pot. How long do you think it would take for the squash to soften on low? I plan to make it the day before so we can sample it for dinner, then take the rest the next day.

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  5. Molly says

    I am about to make this but I can’t see anywhere that you add any type of liquid. Step two says bring to a boil, but where is the liquid that is boiling? Please help. I’m sitting here in my kitchen with the ingredients ready to go.

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      Hi Molly! The liquid is in the tomatoes, but if it’s too thick for your liking you can always add a little water or veggie stock or whatever you usually use. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Christa Leone says

    I had leftover butternut squash from a dinner earlier this week and when I searched Pinterest for a recipe to use it up, I saw your recipe. My family was skeptical when I told them what I was making, but they all loved it. It is amazing! I used your taco seasoning, and the spicy mixed with the sweet taste of of the squash was heaven. I will definitely be making this again!

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    • Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed it!! And thanks so much for stopping by to let me know what you thought 🙂

      Reply
  7. chinmayie @ love food eat says

    I could totally have a big bowl of that for lunch right now.

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  8. The Café Sucré Farine says

    Heidi, this sounds wonderful and looks so pretty too!

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  9. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    I will probably make this next week. 🙂 I have a shameful amount of black beans in the freezer. And I am still in the mood for soup all day, every day!

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  10. Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says

    I love this! With a big variety of toppings, it would be so easy to customize for individual tastes. And it just looks divine.

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  11. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    this soup is a must add to my “to make” collection. I have a list of bookmarked soup recipes to make for dinner this month and I can’t wait to try them all out! I love butternut squash in soup AND tortilla soup. And together? amazing. 🙂

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  12. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    All I want in life is to sit on my couch while someone makes me this soup, and then does all the dishes after. It looks sooooo good Heidi!! So many of my favorite things 🙂

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  13. Heather says

    I agree I love my soups more stew like – thick and full of goodness! Toppings are always my favorite part of the soup, I love the adding crushed tortilla chips, but I usually grab them by the handful from the bag 🙂 The strips you made sound so easy and look so good 🙂

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  14. Kathryn says

    This soup sounds like a perfect winter warmer!

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  15. Stephanie says

    Those garnishes totally sell the soup! I could go for a bowl or two of that

    Reply

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