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Easy Taco Soup Recipe
Caroline

Easy Taco Soup

This Easy Taco Soup is a hearty, creamy, and flavorful one-pot meal made with ground beef, Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and cream cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in under an hour and topped with your favorite Tex-Mex garnishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground hamburger
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with chilies
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • large soup pot
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • ladle
  • bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt cream cheese over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Add cooked beef and onion to the pot. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, and taco seasoning. Mix until smooth.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, or jalapeños.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste—some taco seasoning packets contain more salt than others.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute beef broth for chicken broth.
  • This recipe doubles easily if you’re cooking for a crowd.