Description
Delicious and hearty Taco Soup recipe that’s perfect for a cozy meal. This easy-to-make soup is loaded with flavorful ingredients and topped with a creamy cheese blend for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened
Soup:
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced (or bell peppers)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 15.5 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Blend: Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Set aside along with sour cream and cream cheese, ensuring they are not cold when added to the soup.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add diced onions and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Add jalapenos and cook until softened, then add minced garlic. Stir in butter, taco seasoning, hot sauce, oregano, mustard powder, and cayenne.
- Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add undrained tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and black beans. Pour in beef and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Combine Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, mix sour cream and cream cheese with a portion of broth until smooth. Stir into the soup.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle in the cheese blend, and stir until melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
