Description
This Easy Creamy Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight meal. Packed with savory ground beef or turkey, beans, corn, and a creamy, cheesy broth, it’s a satisfying option for any dinner table.
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 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the meat: Add ground beef or turkey, cook until browned.
- Add aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Season the soup: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, black beans, and corn.
- Add broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Finish the soup: Reduce heat, add cream cheese until melted, then stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Simmer and serve: Let the soup simmer for a few minutes, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot garnished with cilantro and cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Rotel or add jalapeños.
- This soup can also be made in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
