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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and texture

Don't skip draining the beans - it prevents the soup from becoming too thick

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier melting

Add cream cheese gradually while stirring to prevent lumps

Let soup simmer to allow flavors to meld together

Taste and adjust spice level with hot sauce or extra taco seasoning

Prepare toppings in advance for easy serving

Soup thickens as it cools, so add extra broth if reheating leftovers

Freeze in portions for quick weeknight meals

Creamy Taco Soup

Name: Creamy Taco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: For the Soup Base:; 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning; 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained; 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles; 4 cups beef broth; 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; For Toppings:; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, diced; Tortilla chips, crushed; Lime wedges; Pickled jalapeños; Hot sauce

This hearty and comforting soup combines all the bold flavors of tacos in a creamy, satisfying bowl. Ground beef is seasoned with classic taco spices and simmered with beans, corn, and tomatoes, then finished with cream cheese and topped with all your favorite taco fixings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. The creamy base balances the spicy seasonings while keeping the soup family-friendly and utterly delicious.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Soup Base:

1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning

1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained

1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

4 cups beef broth

8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

For Toppings:

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 avocado, diced

Tortilla chips, crushed

Lime wedges

Pickled jalapeños

Hot sauce

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix, stirring to coat the meat evenly.

Add diced tomatoes with their juice, black beans, pinto beans, corn, and diced green chiles. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cubed cream cheese to the pot and stir until completely melted and incorporated into the soup, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and stir until well combined. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until soup is heated through and creamy.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.

Serve immediately with lime wedges and additional hot sauce on the side for those who prefer extra heat.

Creamy Taco Soup

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