Creamy Taco Soup

15 minutes Prep Time
30 minutes Cook Time
6 Servings

All the flavors of taco night come together in this hearty, creamy taco soup. Made with Red Gold Diced TomatoesMild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies and Tomato Paste, it’s loaded with seasoned ground beef (or turkey), beans, corn, and green chilies for a bold, satisfying bowl. Top it with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips for the ultimate weeknight comfort meal. @theperfectbite__ @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
  • 1 can corn, drained 15 oz
  • 1 can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 can Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz
  • 1 can Red Gold Canned Tomato Paste 6 oz

  • 2 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1/2 block (about 4 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 ½ tablespoons homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons water (optional), for thickening
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Shredded Colby Jack cheese (optional), for topping
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional), for topping
  • Sliced jalapeños (optional), for topping
  • Fresh cilantro (optional), for topping
  • Crushed tortilla chips (optional), for topping
  • Cornbread (optional), for serving

Instructions

Step one

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step two

Stir in the onion and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

Step three

Add the taco seasoning; cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.

Step four

Stir in the black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes + green chilies, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step five

Stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth. For a thicker soup, whisk in the corn starch slurry and cook 2–3 minutes more.

Step six

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings