Description
A rich, hearty, and flavorful creamy taco soup loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add extra diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently over low heat to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg