Description
Creamy Taco Soup is a delightful fusion of classic taco flavors brought together in a warm, comforting bowl of soup. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a rich, cheesy base and hearty ingredients like ground beef and beans. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and cooked all in one pot, this recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. Customize your soup with various toppings like tortilla chips, avocado, or fresh cilantro to make it your own. This Creamy Taco Soup is sure to satisfy everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning; stir well to coat the meat.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, Rotel, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and add softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Pour in heavy cream (or half & half) and shredded cheddar cheese; stir until creamy and blended.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Top with optional toppings like tortilla chips, avocado, or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg