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Cheesy Taco Soup Recipe

Cheesy Taco Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Taco Soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with savory beef, beans, and spices, topped with creamy cheese and sour cream, it’s a satisfying treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cheese Blend:

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Soup Base:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or 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

  1. Prepare Cheese and Ingredients: Shred the cheese and set aside with sour cream and cream cheese at room temperature.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a soup pot. Add onions, jalapenos, and garlic. Drain grease.
  3. Add Spices: Stir in butter, taco seasoning, hot sauce, oregano, mustard powder, and cayenne.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, and broths. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Finish Soup: Combine sour cream and cream cheese with broth, then add to soup. Stir in cheese blend. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cooking variations: Try adding corn, bell peppers, or different beans for a twist.
  • Serving suggestions: Top with avocado, cilantro, or tortilla strips.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg