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Creamy Taco Soup

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A creamy and flavorful taco soup loaded with beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1-2 packets taco seasoning Use 2 packets for more flavor.
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove membrane and seeds) Adjust for spice level.
  • 1 Anaheim pepper, minced
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lime, zest
  • 1/2 lime, juice (more as desired)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 4-8 oz cream cheese, softened Use 8 oz for more creaminess.
Toppings (optional)
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • avocado

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large Dutch oven to medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and break it apart using a wooden spoon until fully cooked and browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently until the onion softens, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the minced jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, one packet of taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chicken broth, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  5. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings with more taco seasoning, lime juice, or salt as desired.
  6. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until melted and fully integrated.
  7. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Serve in bowls and top with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat to 165°F (75°C) before serving. Customize toppings as per preference.
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