Oh yes — Creamy Beef Taco Soup 🌮🥣 — hearty, comforting, and perfect for taco night in a bowl. Think spicy-savory beef, beans, corn, and a creamy cheesy base.
Here’s a delicious homemade version:
🌮 Creamy Beef Taco Soup
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken for milder flavor)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2–3 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, avocado, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the base
- Stir in beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and beef broth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Make it creamy
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and shredded cheddar.
- Heat gently until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
- Season
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or extra taco seasoning.
- Serve
- Top with sour cream, green onions, avocado, or tortilla chips.
- Serve hot with cornbread or crusty bread.
Pro Tips
- Spicier? Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Extra creamy: Add ¼ cup cream cheese when stirring in the cheddar.
- Slow cooker option: Brown beef and onion first, then add everything to slow cooker. Cook on low 4–5 hours.
- Make ahead: Soup tastes even better the next day!
Variations
- 🌽 Southwest version: Add black beans, corn, and bell peppers for extra color
- 🧀 Cheesy Taco Soup: Extra cheddar and pepper jack cheese
- 🥑 Loaded Taco Soup: Top with avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips
If you want, I can also give a super creamy, Velveeta-style version that’s ultra rich and indulgent — like restaurant-style comfort food.
Do you want me to make that version?
