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Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

Creamy Taco Soup Recipe
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5 from 17 reviews

This Creamy Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining seasoned ground beef, spicy peppers, beans, corn, and a creamy blend of cream cheese and chicken broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s topped with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado for an extra layer of deliciousness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)
  • 1–2 packages taco seasoning
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove membrane and seeds)
  • 1 Anaheim pepper, minced
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1/2 lime (more as desired)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 4 oz – 8 oz cream cheese, softened (use 8 oz for more creaminess)

Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Avocado

Instructions

  1. Brown Beef: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease from the pot to avoid a greasy soup.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the minced jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, one package of taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, corn, chicken broth, lime zest, juice of half a lime, kosher salt, black pepper, and oregano leaves. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Taste the soup and add more taco seasoning (up to one additional package), the juice from the other half of the lime, and more salt if preferred, adjusting according to your taste.
  4. Add Cream Cheese and Simmer: Add the softened cream cheese to the soup. Stir continuously over medium heat until the cream cheese is fully melted and integrated, creating a smooth and creamy texture. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your choice of fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced avocado for added freshness and creaminess. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the heat level by using more or less jalapeño and Anaheim peppers, or leave out seeds for milder spice.
  • Use full 8 oz cream cheese if you prefer a richer, creamier soup.
  • To keep it lower in fat, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • This soup stores well and flavors develop even better the next day; refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
  • Add fresh lime juice at the end before serving to brighten flavors if desired.

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