Description
Hearty Creamy Taco Soup delivers Mexican-inspired comfort with rich, spicy flavors and creamy textures. Packed with ground beef, beans, and zesty seasonings, this soup promises a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 (10 ounces/284 grams) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (12 ounces/340 grams) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can black beans, drained & rinsed
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional toppings: grated cheddar, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious cooking vessel until thoroughly browned, carefully eliminating surplus grease for a lighter consistency.
- Pour chicken broth into the meat-filled pot, introducing vibrant Ro-tel tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, and crimson bell peppers.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of aromatic spices – chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoky paprika – creating a robust flavor profile.
- Elevate temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous bubbling point, then reduce heat, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify flavors during a 10-minute gentle simmer.
- Incorporate softened cream cheese, gently stirring until the dairy element completely dissolves, transforming the soup into a luxuriously smooth and velvety texture.
- Delicately balance the seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, offering an array of optional garnishes to customize each individual portion.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and rinsing canned beans thoroughly before adding to the soup.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra diced vegetables like zucchini or spinach for increased nutrition and texture.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by substituting cream cheese with cashew cream or coconut cream for a similar creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg