Description
Mexican-inspired creamy taco soup delivers a hearty one-pot meal packed with robust flavors and comforting textures. Spicy ground beef, black beans, and zesty seasonings combine for a quick dinner that satisfies hungry appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic in a spacious pot over medium-high heat until meat turns golden brown and crumbles easily, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning across the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute evenly and release aromatic spices.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, corn kernels, and beef broth, creating a vibrant and robust soup base.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, letting flavors meld and liquid slightly reduce.
- Lower temperature and incorporate cream cheese, continuously stirring until completely dissolved and creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly and enhance the soup’s rich consistency.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with optional dollops of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro for added brightness and complexity.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that still packs tons of flavor.
- Drain and rinse black beans to reduce sodium content and prevent the soup from becoming too salty.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting beef broth quantity – add more for a thinner consistency or simmer longer to thicken naturally.
- Freeze leftover soup in portion-sized containers for quick weeknight meals, keeping cheese separate until reheating to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg