Creamy Beef Taco Soup

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🌮 Creamy Beef Taco Soup

Creamy Beef Taco Soup is a delicious fusion of classic taco flavors and creamy soup comfort.
Must express something to keep getting… cozy, hearty, and irresistibly good!

👇 FULL RECIPE BELOW 💬

🥘 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (optional but great for texture)
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1–2 cups beef broth (start with 1 cup; add more if you prefer a thinner soup)
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened & cut into cubes
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

Seasonings (optional but recommended)

  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings

  • Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Tortilla chips or strips
  • Avocado
  • Lime wedges

🍲 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned.
  • Drain excess fat.

2. Add Onion & Garlic

  • Add diced onion; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

3. Add Seasoning

  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and chili powder.
  • Stir to coat the beef evenly.

4. Build the Soup

Add the following into the pot:

  • Rotel
  • Black beans
  • Corn
  • Pinto beans (if using)
  • Tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth

Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. Make It Creamy

  • Add the cream cheese cubes.
  • Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth (2–5 minutes).
  • Lower the heat to avoid scorching.

6. Add Heavy Cream

  • Pour in the heavy cream and gently stir.
  • Let the soup simmer on low for 5–10 minutes.
  • Add more broth if you want it thinner.

7. Taste & Adjust

  • Add salt, pepper, and extra taco seasoning as needed.

🌯 Serve

Ladle the creamy soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips. Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.

💡 Recipe Tips & Variations

To Make Spicy

  • Add jalapeños, extra Rotel, or cayenne.

To Make Low-Carb / Keto

  • Skip beans and corn
  • Add extra beef or chopped zucchini

Slow Cooker Version

  1. Brown beef first.
  2. Add everything except cream cheese & cream to slow cooker.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs.
  4. Stir in cream cheese + heavy cream at the end.

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