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Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Soup

A rich, creamy, and cheesy taco soup loaded with ground beef, black beans, corn, and Tex-Mex spices — the ultimate one-pot comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 oz
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro
  • tortilla chips
  • diced avocado

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large pot until crumbly. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese until melted.
  6. Add heavy cream and cheddar; stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

For a lighter soup, use ground turkey and low-fat cream cheese. Add crushed tortilla chips to thicken if desired.