Description
A heartwarming and creamy taco soup that’s perfect for family gatherings, packed with flavors and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 1 can black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese or 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, corn, beans, and taco seasoning.
- Gradually add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and mix in cream cheese (or heavy cream) until melted.
- Let soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, diced avocado, or cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer or add a cornstarch water mixture. Avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, taco, creamy, easy, comfort food