Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Cheesy Taco Soup, a creamy and flavorful Tex-Mex classic. This hearty soup is loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of delicious cheeses, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened and cubed)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and the soup is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot diced tomatoes with chiles or add a pinch of cayenne.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep and freezes well.
- You can substitute cream cheese with Velveeta or a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
