Dinner

Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

ByMaya Quinn October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

Introduction

Creamy Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines hearty ground beef with zesty tomatoes, beans, and a creamy finish. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner and easy enough for a weeknight meal. Topped with your favorite garnishes, this soup will quickly become a family favorite.

A white bowl filled with creamy soup that has a light beige color base with visible small pieces of cooked ground meat and beans mixed in. On top, there are yellow and white melted cheese layers, surrounded by bright green diced avocado cubes scattered across the surface. There are crispy golden-yellow tortilla strips layered in the middle, along with chunks of red tomatoes and some small bits of green herbs. A wedge of lime rests on the right side of the bowl, and a gold spoon leans into the soup on the left side. The bowl is placed on a white marbled texture surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
4 cups chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) cans Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional): grated cheddar, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.

Instructions

Step 1: Add the ground beef to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown it, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along, for about 10 minutes. If there’s excess fat, spoon most of it out.
Step 2: Add the chicken broth, Ro-tel tomatoes with juices, black beans, corn, chopped red bell pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 8 minutes. While simmering, prepare your desired toppings.
Step 4: Cut the softened cream cheese into smaller pieces and add them to the soup. Stir frequently until the cream cheese melts completely and the soup is creamy.
Step 5: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a tangier, lighter soup.
Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and using vegetable broth.
Serve with crushed tortilla chips or warm tortillas to soak up the soup.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain creaminess. This soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A close-up image of a creamy soup in a black pot, showing a ladle lifting a scoop full of chunky ingredients including yellow corn kernels, black beans, tomatoes, and pieces of ground meat, all mixed in a smooth light beige creamy broth. Fresh green cilantro leaves float on top of the soup, adding splashes of color. The textures vary from smooth broth to soft beans and slightly firm corn and meat bits. The soup fills the pot to the edge, and the ladle is held by a woman's hand. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of beans?

Yes, you can substitute black beans with pinto beans, kidney beans, or any other beans you prefer or have on hand.

Is this soup spicy?

The soup has a mild to moderate spiciness from the Ro-tel tomatoes and chili powder, but you can adjust the heat by adding more chili powder or hot sauce if desired.