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Creamy Beef Taco Soup Recipe

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This creamy beef taco soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Combining ground beef, beans, corn, and classic taco seasonings, slow-cooked to perfection and enriched with cream cheese for a smooth, creamy texture. Topped with fresh garnishes like diced avocados, olives, and sour cream, it’s a delicious twist on a traditional taco soup that is simple to prepare and satisfying.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes or Ro-tel
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilis
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 1.5 ounces ranch seasoning (1 packet)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Optional Toppings

  • Olives
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced avocados
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Corn chips
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef and onions: Dice the onion finely. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onions until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are soft and translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Prepare and combine ingredients in the slow cooker: Drain and rinse the cans of corn and beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and improve texture. Place the cooked beef and onions into the slow cooker, then add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or Ro-tel, diced green chilis, corn, kidney beans, black beans, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  3. Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
  4. Add cream cheese and blend: About 20 minutes before serving, add the room temperature cream cheese to the slow cooker. Replace the lid and allow it to soften and blend with the soup. Just before serving, stir thoroughly until the cream cheese has fully melted and incorporated into the soup, giving it a smooth and creamy texture.
  5. Serve with garnishes: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your preferred optional toppings such as olives, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, chopped cilantro, corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Rinsing canned beans and corn helps reduce sodium content and improves texture.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it blends smoothly into the soup.
  • Adjust seasoning by adding extra taco or ranch seasoning if desired.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For a spicier kick, use diced tomatoes with green chilies or add jalapeños.

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