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A bowl of creamy taco soup garnished with cilantro and cheese

Creamy Taco Soup


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Taco Soup is rich, hearty, and packed with flavor! With seasoned beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered in a creamy base, it’s the perfect comfort food for chilly nights or weeknight dinners. Quick, easy, and customizable with your favorite toppings, this soup is a family favorite you’ll want to make again and again!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles

1 packet taco seasoning

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

Shredded cheese

Sour cream

Cilantro


Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is translucent (5-7 minutes).

2. Drain excess fat from the pot.

3. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken broth.

4. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Slowly stir in heavy cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro on top.

Notes

Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for brightness.

Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

Freezes well – make a double batch and save some for busy nights!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Soup, Comfort Food
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: creamy taco soup, easy taco soup, comfort food, weeknight dinner