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Creamy Beef Taco Soup


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty one-pot soup combining seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes in a rich, creamy base. Perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until completely browned.
  4. 4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef and cook 1 minute to toast spices.
  5. 5. Add diced tomatoes with juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot.
  6. 6. Stir in beans, corn, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  7. 7. Reduce heat to low and gradually add cubed cream cheese, stirring until melted.
  8. 8. Stir in milk until desired consistency is reached.
  9. 9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10. Simmer 5 minutes more until heated through.

Notes

Store leftovers up to 4 days in refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, adding milk if needed to thin. Freezes up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 24g