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Spicy Mexican Ground Beef Potato Soup

A comforting and flavorful bowl of Spicy Mexican Ground Beef Potato Soup featuring zesty peppers, hearty potatoes, and topped with Greek yogurt for a creamy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2.25 lb lean 80/20 ground beef Provides flavor and richness
  • 0.75 tbsp olive oil For sautéing onions
  • 2 large onions, diced Into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 poblano peppers For flavor and spice
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 64 fl oz beef broth Swanson is recommended
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1.5 tbsp salt
  • 1.25 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.25 tbsp cumin, freshly toasted For better aroma
  • 1.25 tbsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • Greek yogurt Recommended: Fage
  • Cotija cheese
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 6 corn tortillas Cut into strips and toasted
  • Tortilla chips For a crunchy topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onions and sauté until they’re translucent—about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Toss in the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring to break it up.
  2. Add the diced poblano peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Serving
  1. While it simmers, cut the corn tortillas into strips and toast them in a skillet until crispy.
  2. Once the soup is ready, serve hot and top with Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and those crunchy tortilla strips.

Notes

You can keep this deliciousness in your fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re feeling extra spicy, freeze it and enjoy it for up to 3 months. Reheat just by popping it in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through, adding a splash of broth if it thickens up too much. Tips include chopping veggies in advance, adding extra veggies or spicing it up with jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce, and stirring in some heavy cream for richness.