Description
A rich and hearty blend of beef, vegetables, and spices in a velvety cream cheese broth, perfect for a comforting meal any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean or leaner)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (more or less to taste)
- 1 yellow onion (chopped, about 1 cup)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, about 1 cup, red, orange, or yellow)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 jalapeño (deseeded, finely chopped, or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes (liquid included)
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) corn (drained)
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or beef or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese (light or regular, at room temperature cut in small cubes)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot with a little spray cooking oil. Add the ground beef, season with taco seasoning, break it up with a wooden spoon, and brown for about 5-6 minutes on medium-high heat, removing extra rendered fat if needed.
- Add the chopped onions, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to the beef, and cook while stirring often until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the can of tomatoes with the liquid and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the corn and black beans, stirring them in.
- Add the broth and water, bring to a low boil, then simmer while maintaining a low boil for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar, cooking while stirring often until the cream cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add lime juice and fresh cilantro, adjusting salt and pepper to taste. Serve and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
To keep the soup creamy when reheating, add a splash of broth and stir occasionally to heat evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg