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
- Prepare Cheese and Ingredients: Shred the cheese and set aside with sour cream and cream cheese at room temperature.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a soup pot. Add onions, jalapenos, and garlic. Drain grease.
- Add Spices: Stir in butter, taco seasoning, hot sauce, oregano, mustard powder, and cayenne.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, and broths. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 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