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Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

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This creamy taco soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Made with ground beef, fresh vegetables, beans, and a blend of taco seasonings, it is simmered to perfection then enriched with smooth cream cheese for a luscious texture. Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground pork, or ground turkey)
  • 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 inch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning (see notes)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1/2 inch
  • 15 ounce can corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels)
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes (with chilis or regular diced tomatoes/fire roasted for mild)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature for at least 1 hour (see notes for dairy free options)
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings (Optional)

  • 1 diced avocado
  • Tortilla chips
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, green onions, chopped tomatoes
  • Grated cheddar or pepper jack cheese
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients before you start cooking to ensure a smooth process.
  2. Brown the Meat: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and use a utensil to break it into small pieces. Cook until browned.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the browned meat. Cook together until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in taco seasoning, diced red bell pepper, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. If using unsweetened coconut cream as dairy free option, add it now. Mix well and bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Simmer the Soup: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Let cook until the bell pepper is tender and flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
  6. Incorporate Cream Cheese: Add softened cream cheese to the pot in small pieces. Stir to combine and allow to sit for a minute before stirring again, letting the cream cheese melt smoothly into the soup. If dairy free coconut cream is used, skip this step.
  7. Season and Serve: Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with diced avocado, tortilla chips, lime wedges, fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or sour cream as desired.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with unsweetened coconut cream or a dairy free cream cheese alternative.
  • Taco seasoning can be store-bought or homemade using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by choosing fire roasted tomatoes with chilis for a bit of heat, or regular diced tomatoes for a milder soup.
  • The soup can be made with ground turkey or pork as alternatives to beef.
  • Softened cream cheese melts best for creaminess; ensure it’s at room temperature before adding.

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