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Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

Creamy Taco Soup Recipe
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This 30-minute taco soup recipe is loaded with ground beef, flavorful taco spices, corn, beans, and has a completely irresistible creamy broth! It’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

Ground Beef:

1 pound lean ground beef

Chicken Broth:

4 cups

Ro-tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies:

2 (10 ounce) cans with juices

Black Beans:

1 (14 ounce) can drained & rinsed

Corn:

1 (12 ounce) can drained

Red Bell Pepper:

1/2, chopped

Chili Powder:

1/2 tablespoon

Garlic Powder:

1 teaspoon

Onion Powder:

1 teaspoon

Ground Cumin:

1 teaspoon

Smoked Paprika:

1 teaspoon

Cream Cheese:

8 ounces, softened

Salt & Pepper:

to taste

Toppings (optional):

grated cheddar, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown it, breaking it up for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add remaining ingredients except cream cheese, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes.
  3. Add Cream Cheese: Cut cream cheese into pieces and add to soup. Let it melt while stirring. Season with salt & pepper.

Notes

  • The cream cheese should be very soft for easy melting.
  • Beef broth can be used for a darker soup color.
  • To add spice, include 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • If using regular diced tomatoes, add diced green chilies for enhanced flavor.
  • Recipe featured in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.

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