Description
A rich and hearty taco soup featuring seasoned ground beef, zesty taco flavors, and a luscious creamy broth, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 Tablespoon softened cream cheese
1 ½ lbs. ground beef
1 small diced yellow onion
2 seeded and diced jalapenos (can sub bell peppers)
3 cloves minced garlic
2 Tablespoons butter
1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more if desired
10 oz. red enchilada sauce
10 oz. undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies
15.5 oz. drained and rinsed black beans
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in the diced jalapenos (or bell peppers) and minced garlic. Add the butter and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, hot sauce, dried oregano, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables, cooking for 1 minute.
Step 4: Pour in the red enchilada sauce, undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained and rinsed black beans, beef broth, and chicken broth. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes for flavors to meld.
Step 5: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the room temperature sour cream and softened cream cheese until both are fully melted and the soup is smooth and creamy. Ensure no lumps remain.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Notes
For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth by ½ cup. Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less cayenne and hot sauce. This soup reheats beautifully for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg