Description
This Creamy Beef Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked meal combining ground beef, beans, corn, and a blend of taco and ranch seasonings. The soup is enriched with cream cheese for a smooth, velvety texture and topped with fresh, vibrant garnishes like diced avocados, olives, and cilantro. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe offers a comforting twist on classic taco flavors in a warming soup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes or Ro-tel
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilis
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1.5 ounces ranch seasoning (1 packet)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
Optional Garnishes
- Olives
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced avocados
- Chopped cilantro
- Corn chips
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the beef and onions: Dice the onion finely. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onions until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are soft and translucent. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Drain and rinse the cans of corn and beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and improve texture. Place the cooked beef and onions into the slow cooker, then add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or Ro-tel, diced green chilis, corn, kidney beans, black beans, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Add cream cheese: About 20 minutes before you plan to serve the soup, add the room temperature cream cheese to the slow cooker. Replace the lid and allow it to soften and blend with the soup. Just before serving, stir thoroughly until the cream cheese has fully melted and incorporated into the soup, giving it a smooth and creamy texture.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your preferred optional toppings such as olives, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, chopped cilantro, corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Draining and rinsing the beans and corn helps reduce sodium content and improves the texture of the soup.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending into the soup.
- Customize toppings based on your preferences for added texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Slow cooker times may vary, so check the soup for desired thickness before serving.