Creamy Taco Soup
Creamy Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 3 packets taco seasoning mix
- 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 large can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans dark red kidney beans, washed and drained
- 1 can black beans, washed and drained
- 1 quart beef broth, 32 ounces, or to desired consistency
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, or to desired creaminess
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of ground beef into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Season the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Add 2 packets of taco seasoning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully cooked through and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the beef is browning, prepare the canned ingredients: drain the 2 cans of whole kernel corn. Wash and drain the 2 cans of dark red kidney beans and the 1 can of black beans.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the drained whole kernel corn, the washed and drained dark red kidney beans, the washed and drained black beans, and the undrained large can of diced tomatoes to the pot with the browned ground beef.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour in the 1 quart (32 ounces) of beef broth. You can adjust the amount of broth later if you prefer a thinner or thicker soup.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Stir in the remaining 1 packet of taco seasoning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add additional salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste. The recipe suggests being generous with the onion and garlic powder for a richer flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir in the 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream until well combined. This will give the soup a creamy texture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
Taste the soup and adjust any seasonings as needed. Add more broth if a thinner consistency is desired, or simmer uncovered for a few more minutes if you prefer it thicker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve hot, garnished with your favorite taco soup toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Taco Soup
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 3 packets taco seasoning mix
- 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 large can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans dark red kidney beans, washed and drained
- 1 can black beans, washed and drained
- 1 quart beef broth, 32 ounces, or to desired consistency
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, or to desired creaminess
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of ground beef into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Season the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Add 2 packets of taco seasoning.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully cooked through and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the beef is browning, prepare the canned ingredients: drain the 2 cans of whole kernel corn. Wash and drain the 2 cans of dark red kidney beans and the 1 can of black beans.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the drained whole kernel corn, the washed and drained dark red kidney beans, the washed and drained black beans, and the undrained large can of diced tomatoes to the pot with the browned ground beef.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour in the 1 quart (32 ounces) of beef broth. You can adjust the amount of broth later if you prefer a thinner or thicker soup.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Stir in the remaining 1 packet of taco seasoning.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add additional salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste. The recipe suggests being generous with the onion and garlic powder for a richer flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir in the 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream until well combined. This will give the soup a creamy texture.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
Taste the soup and adjust any seasonings as needed. Add more broth if a thinner consistency is desired, or simmer uncovered for a few more minutes if you prefer it thicker.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve hot, garnished with your favorite taco soup toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.