Creamy Taco Soup | The Recipe Critic

This creamy taco soup recipe is full of fresh flavors, tender vegetables, and hearty beans. The seasoned beef mixed with the creamy soup is out of this world good! Top it with your favorite toppings, and your family will love this warm, savory soup!

Ingredients Needed For Creamy Taco Soup

My favorite thing about this recipe is the number of items ready to go. I just need to open up some cans, dump them into a pot, and let all of the flavors meld and simmer together! For exact measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Ground Beef: The best protein to absorb all of the delicious taco seasoning flavor and add a hearty beefy texture.
• Yellow Onion: Gives the soup a nice sweet flavor and tender texture.
• Jalapeno: Watch out! If you like it spicy, leave in the seeds; if not, omit the seeds to get that yummy jalapeño flavor.
• Minced Garlic: Adds a kick of savory flavor that balances the other ingredients.
• Taco Seasoning: Use store-bought or my homemade taco seasoning.
• Beef Broth: This is my secret for giving the soup a very robust flavor.
• Canned Corn: Adds sweetness to offset all of the savory items.
• Canned Black Beans: These add a wonderful texture and healthy fiber.
• Canned Pinto Beans: Gives the soup a creamy texture and more fiber!
• Canned Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Adds a hint of smokey flavor that balances the other spices.
• Canned Green Chiles: Give the soup a hint of heat and tangy flavor.
• Cream Cheese: Provides the creaminess that sets this soup apart.
• Salt and Pepper: To taste!

Creamy Beef Taco Soup Instructions

For this recipe, you simply season and brown your beef, dump in all of the canned beans and vegetables, and let the flavors meld together while they simmer. Its that simple! I have also included crock pot instructions in a tip bubble below!

1. Heat a stock pot over medium-high heat, add in the ground beef, onion, and jalapeño, and cook until the ground beef is evenly browned and fully cooked.
2. Add garlic and taco seasoning to the pot, and continue to cook until the taco seasoning covers all the meat.
3. Pour in the beef broth, corn, black beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, and green chiles. Then bring everything to a gentle boil, and reduce the heat to low.
4. Add in the cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese has melted into the chili. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer everything together for about 10 minutes.
5. Remove the pot from heat and serve with your favorite toppings

More Taco-Inspired Soup Recipes

Taco soups are some of my family’s favorite meals! I have quite a few recipes and variations for you to try! All of them are tried and true and are quick and easy to make! I know you’re a busy mom, and I’ve got your back!