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 small yellow onion diced
- 3 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño minced (remove membrane and seeds)
- 1 Anaheim pepper minced
- 15 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 15 oz can of corn drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1-2 taco seasoning packets (or 2 batches of homemade taco seasoning)
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1/2 lime more as-desired
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese softened (use 8oz for more creaminess)
- Toppings: sour cream, cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado
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 teaspoon garlic. Move around pan until onion softens, approx. 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Add jalapeño, anaheim pepper, black beans, tomatoes with green chiles, corn, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 taco seasoning packet, zest of 1 lime, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 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 oz 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: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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