Description
A hearty, creamy soup that combines seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes with a velvety broth enriched with cream cheese. Packed with zesty taco flavor, this comforting one-pot meal is ready in just 40 minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (85/15)
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1–2 packets taco seasoning
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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3 tsp minced garlic
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1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
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1 Anaheim pepper, minced
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15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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15 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
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15 oz canned corn, drained
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4 cups chicken broth
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Zest of 1 lime + juice of ½ lime
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1 tsp kosher salt
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
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½ tsp dried oregano
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4–8 oz cream cheese, softened
Toppings:
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Sour cream
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Shredded cheese
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Cilantro
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Avocado
Instructions
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In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Stir in jalapeño, Anaheim pepper, taco seasoning, beans, tomatoes, corn, broth, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix well.
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Adjust seasoning with more taco seasoning or lime juice to taste.
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Add cream cheese, stirring until melted and incorporated into the broth.
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Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Ladle into bowls, add toppings, and serve hot.
Notes
Soften cream cheese first to avoid clumps.
Skip pepper seeds for mild soup; keep them for extra heat.
Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or shredded rotisserie chicken for variety.
Add more broth if too thick, or simmer uncovered if too thin.
Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American