Easy Creamy Taco Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners
A rich and creamy taco soup loaded with ground meat, beans, corn, and Tex-Mex spices. Made in one pot and ready in under 30 minutes for the perfect cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Optional: 1 can green chiles or 1 diced jalapeño
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add ground meat and onion. Cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and jalapeño (if using). Cook 1 minute.
- Add beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until fully melted and smooth.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes more. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For vegetarian, skip meat and double beans.
- For spicier soup, add hot sauce or chili flakes.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.