Description
A hearty and flavorful Cheesy Taco Soup perfect for a weeknight meal, packed with ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy, cheesy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocado, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or turkey) and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the taco seasoning packet and stir well to coat the meat. Cook for another minute.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, pinto beans, drained corn, undrained diced tomatoes, and undrained Rotel.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Once simmered, add the softened cream cheese cubes to the soup. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated, making the soup creamy.
- Stir in the shredded Colby Jack or Mexican blend cheese until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite taco soup toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing a mild or hot Rotel.
- The soup can be made ahead of time and reheated; the flavors will deepen overnight.