Description
A warm and comforting taco soup featuring ground beef, creamy broth, and zesty spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 8 oz cream cheese or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the meat: Add ground beef, breaking it up. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the taco seasoning: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Add the broth and beans: Pour in broth and add drained beans and corn. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Introduce the creaminess: Lower the heat, and stir in cream cheese or sour cream until melted.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more spices if needed.
- Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese and cilantro. Squeeze lime over the top.
Notes
This soup is customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or use plant-based ingredients for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco soup, creamy soup, comfort food, family friendly, quick dinner