Ingredients Needed For Creamy Taco Soup
My favorite thing about this recipe is the number of items ready to go. I just need to open up some cans, dump them into a pot, and let all of the flavors meld and simmer together! For exact measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Ground Beef: The best protein to absorb all of the delicious taco seasoning flavor and add a hearty beefy texture. Yellow Onion: Gives the soup a nice sweet flavor and tender texture. Jalapeno: Watch out! If you like it spicy, leave in the seeds; if not, omit the seeds to get that yummy jalapeño flavor. Minced Garlic: Adds a kick of savory flavor that balances the other ingredients. Taco Seasoning: Use store-bought or my homemade taco seasoning. Beef Broth: This is my secret for giving the soup a very robust flavor. Canned Corn: Adds sweetness to offset all of the savory items. Canned Black Beans: These add a wonderful texture and healthy fiber. Canned Pinto Beans: Gives the soup a creamy texture and more fiber! Canned Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Adds a hint of smokey flavor that balances the other spices. Canned Green Chiles: Give the soup a hint of heat and tangy flavor. Cream Cheese: Provides the creaminess that sets this soup apart. Salt and Pepper: To taste!
Creamy Beef Taco Soup Instructions
For this recipe, you simply season and brown your beef, dump in all of the canned beans and vegetables, and let the flavors meld together while they simmer. Its that simple! I have also included crock pot instructions in a tip bubble below!
Spice: Add in an additional minced jalapeño with its seeds for more heat. Removing seeds will reduce the heat, or take out the jalapeño altogether. Vegetable Version: You can swap the ground beef for meatless crumbles or just omit the beef entirely. You’ll also want to use vegetable broth instead of beef. Topping Ideas: I love getting creative with toppings. Some of my favorites are avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and a fresh lime wedge. Protein Options: You can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezer: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this as is. But, if you want to freeze this for future use. Make everything except don’t add the cream cheese. You will want to add that when you are ready to eat it. Freezing dairy products can change the texture and make things taste strange.
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