Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired taco soup blends zesty flavors and comforting textures in one delightful bowl. Simmering with ground beef, beans, and rich spices, this recipe offers a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can corn
Canned and Prepared Ingredients:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and sauté ground beef with diced onions until meat browns and onions become translucent, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly and enhance flavor profiles.
- Add canned tomatoes, black beans, and corn kernels to the pot, mixing ingredients carefully to create a consistent texture.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually blend cream cheese into the soup, whisking continuously until the dairy component melts completely and creates a smooth, rich consistency.
- Allow soup to simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, ensuring all flavors meld together and the soup reaches a uniform temperature of approximately 165°F.
- Ladle the creamy taco soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly shredded cheese and chopped cilantro for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning and broth to control salt intake for health-conscious diners.
- Enhance creaminess by letting cream cheese soften at room temperature before stirring into the soup for smoother integration.
- Customize toppings with diced avocado, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips for extra texture and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg