Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Creamy Beef Taco Soup, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, combining tender ground beef with bold spices and creamy ingredients for a rich, satisfying meal. Customize your soup with an array of toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips to suit your family’s taste preferences. Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty soup is not only delicious but also keeps you full and energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red onion (finely chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.2 pounds beef (85% lean)
- 2 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeños + 2 tbsp brine from jalapeños
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (240 g/8.5 oz) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 5 ounces corn kernels
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
- ½ cup cream 20%
- 5 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 5 ounces shredded cheddar
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- chopped scallions (for garnish)
- sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and dicing the green bell pepper.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and butter. Add the green bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pot; break it apart as it browns (about 3 minutes). Mix in jalapeños and spices.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Then add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn; simmer covered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in chipotle sauce, cream, cream cheese, and cheddar until melted. Simmer another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg