Description
This Cheesy Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that combines the bold flavors of tacos with the creamy richness of cheddar and cream cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd, this gluten-free soup is easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced avocado
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Season and Add Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, then add beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add cheddar cheese. Simmer until smooth.
- Adjust and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeño or use hot diced tomatoes.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
