Description
Amazing Cheesy Taco Soup is a one-bowl wonder — rich, creamy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors. Made with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and melty cheese, this hearty soup is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, tortilla chips, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Rotel, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth. Mix well.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, tortilla chips, or jalapeños.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel or add cayenne pepper.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
- This soup stores well and makes great leftovers.
- Use block cheese and shred it yourself for the best melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
