What to Serve with Taco Soup?
You might find this weird, but taco soup is a great meal for the whole family! It’s easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or main course. You can serve tacos on top of your soup or have them in bowls alongside the soup.
If you’re wondering what other sides or dishes you can serve with taco soup, some of the best ones can be bread, rice, tortilla chips, salad, etc. This slow cooker recipe will surely make any family want more delicious taco soup in their bowls.
Here are some of the best dishes with taco soup that you can try when you have a bowl of taco soup in front of you:
1. Toppings
Tacos are all about the toppings, and it’s no different with taco soup! Some of the most common toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, avocado, black beans, pinto beans, refried beans, corn, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, paprika, and more!
2. Cornbread
Cornbread is a popular site for any soup and suits taco soup recipes well. You can always use cornbread instead of crackers if you want to add a bit of crunch and richness to taco soup.
3. Salad
Salad is one of the most delicious side dishes that go perfectly with taco soup. The combination of flavors from the taco soup and fresh vegetables makes for a delightful salad. A great salad to make would be the classic Caesar salad.
4. Stuffed Potato Skins
Potato skins can be a waste of time if not stuffed properly. Stuffing potato skins with meat and veggies will enhance their flavor and texture. This recipe is perfect for those who love Mexican food, such as taco soup.
5. Mexican Rice
Of course, taco soup is much better if you pair it with Mexican rice. To make Mexican rice, you will need brown rice, water, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, ground beef, chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. This rice will also add more flavor to taco soup.
6. Chips and Salsa
Mexican food will never be officially called Mexican without corn chips and tomato sauce salsa. So, when making a hearty soup of tacos, you should put some chips and salsa on your table. Chips and salsa also go well with flavorful taco soup, so be sure to have these on your next Mexican food night!
7. Taco Dip Deluxe
Taco soup is all about simple taco ingredients, so why not dip your chips into taco soup? Make a batch of taco dip by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped olives, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
8. Guacamole
Guacamole is a signature Mexican dip and staple that needs to be in any Mexican restaurant. When making taco soup, you can easily make guacamole at home. All you need is avocados, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Mash up the avocados and mix everything else.
9. Cloud Bread
What better way to eat mild taco soup but with cloud bread, right? Cloud bread can be homemade or store-bought, but we recommend making your own. It’s easy to do and tastes fantastic! You need flour, baking soda, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix them all until you get a doughy consistency. Then, roll it out and bake it.
10. Mexican Dip
Aside from guacamole and chips, another must-have for the perfect taco soup is Mexican Dip. One recipe you can try is made with sour cream, cottage cheese, salsa, and crushed tortilla chips. You should have at least one Mexican Dip available when you eat taco soup– it’s truly a must-have!
11. Jalapeno Corn Muffins
One thing about Mexican cuisine is spices will always play an important role. For example, jalapenos are used in many dishes, especially tacos. They give off a spicy kick to whatever they’re added to. That being said, you can always spice up your taco soup with jalapeno corn muffins. These muffins are super simple to make: you only need cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, butter, egg, milk, and jalapenos. Just combine everything and bake away!
12. Broccoli Slaw
If you want a healthier side dish for your taco soup, broccoli slaw is the way to go. Cut up broccoli florets, carrots, red bell peppers, and cucumbers and toss them with ranch dressing. Add more vegetables if you want, but this combo works great!
13. Spicy Crackers
Another twist on taco soup is adding spicy crackers. You can buy them online if you don’t already have a favorite brand of spicy crackers. But, if you’d instead make your own, here’s how you do it: you’ll need panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, and salt. Combine all those ingredients and spread them onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
14. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Jalapenos are a common ingredient in Mexican food, but did you know bacon goes well with them too? This is because bacon has a similar flavor profile to jalapenos. To make this snack, wrap each jalapeno pepper in strips of bacon and grill them. This consists of great spicy-savory flavors for taco soup and will surely make a hearty meal.
15. Crispy Zucchini Parmesan Chips
If you are more health-conscious but don’t want to miss out on any Mexican flavors, these crispy zucchini parmesan chips are perfect. The best part is they take less than 30 minutes to make. First, slice up the zucchini into thin chunks. Next, coat them in seasoned flour, then fry them in vegetable oil. Finally, top them with shredded parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
16. Oven Fried Plantain Chips
Plaintain chips make a great pair to any soup, especially taco soup. To make this chip, first, wash plantains and pat dry. Once that’s done, slice them into long strips and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the plantains and sprinkle some sea salt on top. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
17. Brownie Waffles with Ice Cream
You will want to devour something sweet to balance out the salty-spicy taste of the taco soup. So, why not enjoy waffles topped with ice cream? It’s a delicious combination that tastes like dessert. To make this recipe, start by making brownies. Then, once they’re cooled down, crumble them into small pieces. Top the brownie crumbles with vanilla ice cream.
18. Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
Quesadillas are a popular Mexican food item usually filled with black beans or veggies. However, if you want to add a little bit of protein to your taco soup, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas are the way to go. You’ll need tortillas, cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, salsa, chicken breast, bacon, and ranch dressing. Start by spreading sour cream on one-half of the tortilla. Layer on the rest of the ingredients and fold the other half of the tortilla over it. Serve immediately.
19. 3-Ingredient Lemon Bars
Another treat for your sweet tooth is lemon bars, but this recipe is not your ordinary lemon bar recipe as it only uses three main ingredients. They are lemons, butter, and sugar. Mix lemon juice, eggs, and melted butter together for the filling until smooth. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.
20. Mint Chocolate Brownies
Level up your brownies and add mint chocolate chips to the batter. These minty treats have a rich chocolate flavor that pairs perfectly with taco soup. To make these brownies, combine cocoa powder, butter, milk, egg yolks, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until combined and pour into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Add chopped mint and toss gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
21. Creamy Cool Fruit Salad
This fruit salad is the answer if you want that healthy balance for your dessert. This creamy fruit salad has strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pineapple chunks, and orange slices. Combine all of the fruits in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lime juice, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Slowly drizzle the yogurt mixture over the fruit mixture and toss well to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
22. Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapples make a great addition to tacos because of their unique sweetness. If you want to take advantage of this natural sweetness, dump cake is perfect. To make this cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch round pans with nonstick cooking spray and line each bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Set aside.
Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars using an electric mixer. Once light and fluffy, slowly add eggs and vanilla extract and continue beating.
Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple and coconut flakes. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cakes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it and remove it from the pan. Place one cake layer upside down onto a plate and top with the remaining cake layer—Frost with frosting. Garnish with shredded coconut and sliced fresh pineapple.
23. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe is perfect for children who love rice Krispies treats but don’t like the traditional marshmallow topping. Instead, use peanut butter cups instead of marshmallows. To make these treats, melt butter and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in peanut butter and granulated sugar. Next, stir in rice Krispies cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and press flat. Freeze for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
24. Cheesecake with Homemade Strawberry Topping
You can never go wrong with cheesecake, especially homemade ones! This cheesecake is made with cream cheese, sour cream, graham crackers, strawberry jam, and whipped cream. Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl for the topping. Drizzle on top of the cheesecake and garnish with fresh strawberries.
