Description
This creamy taco soup blends bold Mexican flavors with the cozy richness of cream cheese, creating a hearty family-friendly meal in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a restaurant-quality comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Base:
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 blend)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
Flavor Builders:
- 1–2 packages taco seasoning
- 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds and membrane removed)
- 1 Anaheim pepper, minced
Hearty Additions:
- 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 15oz can corn, drained
Liquid & Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lime plus juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Creamy Element:
- 4–8oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, and 1 packet taco seasoning. Cook 1 minute to bloom flavors.
- Add chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more taco seasoning if desired.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth and fully melted, 3–4 minutes.
- Simmer covered for 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve hot with toppings like cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Start with 1 packet of taco seasoning and adjust to taste. Drain and rinse canned beans and corn to reduce sodium and prevent thin broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 209
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 11.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13.3g
- Cholesterol: 44mg
Keywords: creamy taco soup, Mexican soup recipe, 30 minute dinner, ground beef soup, easy comfort food