Description
Comfort meets Mexican flavors in this hearty Creamy Taco Soup, blending rich spices with tender proteins. Warm bowls promise a delightful journey through zesty ingredients that welcome you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 2 (10 ounces / 280 grams) cans ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) can corn, drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Grated cheddar
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious pot at medium heat until thoroughly cooked, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, incorporating Ro-tel tomatoes with their liquid, black beans, corn kernels, and diced red bell pepper.
- Generously sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika across the mixture, thoroughly blending the spices.
- Elevate temperature until liquid reaches a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat, allowing the soup to gently simmer for approximately 18 minutes.
- Introduce softened cream cheese into the simmering soup, continuously stirring until the cheese completely dissolves and integrates seamlessly with the liquid.
- Carefully adjust seasoning, introducing salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer steaming soup into serving bowls, embellishing with optional garnishes like shredded cheddar cheese, creamy avocado slices, fresh cilantro sprigs, or crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier soup base.
- Consider using ground turkey for a lower-calorie alternative that maintains the soup’s rich flavor profile.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder to suit individual heat preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, swap ground meat with plant-based crumbles or additional beans to maintain protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg