Here’s a creamy, hearty Cheesy Taco Soup — packed with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
🥣🧀 Cheesy Taco Soup
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef or chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the meat
In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Add seasonings & base
Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
Bring to a simmer and cook 10–15 minutes.
3️⃣ Make it cheesy
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
4️⃣ Taste & adjust
Add salt and pepper if needed.
🌮 Topping Ideas
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Jalapeño slices
💡 Tips
- For extra heat, add ½ tsp cayenne or extra green chilies.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Slow cooker option: Brown meat first, then cook on Low 4–6 hours. Add cheeses in last 20 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a low-carb keto version, a dump-and-go crockpot version, or a spicy Southwest version.
