Creamy Taco Soup

🌮🥣 Creamy Taco Soup

Serves

6–8

Time

30 minutes

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🛒 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 packet ranch seasoning

• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes w/ green chilies)

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed

• Salt & pepper to taste

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🔥 Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion.
   Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Add garlic, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add corn, black beans, Rotel, and chicken broth. Stir well.

4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer (10 minutes).

5. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted.

6. Add heavy cream, stir, and simmer another 5–10 minutes until thick and creamy.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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🧀 Topping Ideas (Don’t Skip These)

• Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack

• Sour cream

• Crushed tortilla chips or Fritos

• Green onions or cilantro

• Avocado slices

• Jalapeños 🌶️

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⭐ Variations

Extra Thick & Creamy

• Add 1 more 4-oz cream cheese cube

• Or mash some of the beans before adding

Spicy

• Use hot Rotel

• Add cayenne or diced chipotle in adobo

Low-Carb / Keto

• Skip corn & beans

• Add cauliflower or extra meat

Slow Cooker

• Brown meat first

• Add everything except dairy

• Cook LOW 4–6 hrs

• Stir in cream cheese & cream last 30 min

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❓ Q&A

Can I freeze it?
Yes, but freeze before adding cream. Add dairy when reheating.

Can I use chicken instead?
Absolutely — shredded rotisserie chicken works great.

Why did my soup separate?
Heat was too high when adding dairy. Keep it gentle.

Can I make it dairy-free?
Use coconut cream + dairy-free cream cheese (flavor will change slightly).