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Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Soup

A rich, hearty, and ultra-creamy taco-inspired soup loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, and bold Tex-Mex flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in taco seasoning, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  4. Add Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and melt in the cream cheese until fully combined.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm with toppings.

Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers.