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A bowl of creamy cheesy ground beef taco soup topped with sour cream and cilantro

Hearty Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Soup

This hearty and flavorful taco soup combines ground beef, beans, and corn in a rich, creamy, and cheesy broth. It's a comforting meal that's easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies) undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot, then brown the ground beef, breaking it up and draining any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until soft; stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in Rotel, black beans, kidney beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  4. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, chili powder, and cumin, then stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Uncover and stir in softened cream cheese cubes and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and the soup slightly thickens.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or your favorite toppings.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.