Creamy Taco Soup Recipe
A delicious, one pot Creamy Taco Soup with ground beef that brings big taco flavor to a cozy bowl of homemade soup with fresh toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño minced (remove membrane and seeds)
- 1 Anaheim pepper minced
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1-2 taco seasoning packets (or 2 batches of homemade taco seasoning)
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of ½ lime more as-desired
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened (use 8oz for more creaminess)
Topping Suggestions:
- sour cream regular or dairy-free sour cream
- fresh cilantro chopped
- shredded cheese
- avocado cubed
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Bring a large dutch oven to a medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and move around pan, breaking it apart, until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté: Add onion and 3 teaspoons garlic. Move around pan until onion softens, approx. 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Add jalapeño, anaheim pepper, 15 ounces canned black beans, 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles, 15 ounces canned corn 4 cups chicken broth, 1 taco seasoning packet, zest of 1 lime, juice of ½ lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and add more taco seasoning (up to 1 more package) + the juice of the other half of lime + any additional salt. Everyone has different tastes, so adjust as desired.
- Cream Cheese + Simmer: Add 4 ounces cream cheese and stir on medium heat until it is fully melted and combined. Cover and let simmer 10 minutes, to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy with your choice of fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
Notes
- Dairy Free: simply use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- Taco Seasoning: pick-up your favorite store-bought packet or learn how to make taco seasoning at home!
- Storage: store taco soup leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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