Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired taco soup delivers bold flavors that dance across your palate with zesty spices and tender meat. Comfort meets excitement in this quick, nourishing dish perfect for warming hungry souls on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453.6 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Canned Goods:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce/411.3 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15-ounce/425.2 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce/425.2 grams) can corn, drained
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 (10-ounce/283.5 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8-ounce/226.8 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Tortilla chips or strips
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Place ground beef in a spacious cooking vessel and sizzle over medium-high flame, breaking meat into crumbly fragments until no pink remains.
- Eliminate any accumulated fat, then introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning across the meat mixture, allowing spices to bloom and intensify their aromatic profile.
- Cascade diced tomatoes with green chilies, rinsed black beans, and sweet corn kernels into the pot, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform liquid base that promises rich texture.
- Reduce flame to gentle warmth and incorporate cubed cream cheese, stirring consistently until completely dissolved and integrated.
- Allow soup to simmer quietly, occasionally rotating with a wooden spoon, permitting flavors to harmonize and develop complexity.
- Evaluate seasoning, introducing pinches of salt and pepper to elevate the overall taste profile if necessary.
- Ladle into deep ceramic bowls and adorn with preferred garnishes like shredded cheese, crisp tortilla strips, or fresh cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Trim visible fat from ground beef to reduce overall calorie content and make the dish lighter.
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken as a leaner protein alternative for health-conscious eaters.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese for a healthier, protein-packed version without sacrificing creaminess.
- Enhance vegetarian options by replacing meat with extra beans, lentils, or plant-based crumbles for a hearty, protein-rich meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg