Tuck into a bowlful of this delicious beef taco soup and all your worries will disappear! It tastes so good all you’ll be able to think about is how flavorful it is. And what’s more, this is a very easy taco soup recipe and you won’t have any problems not only making it but making it delicious.
Ground beef goes into the soup along with vegetables, salsa, cream cheese and cream, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Make your own taco seasoning or use store-bought, as you prefer. If you don’t have any, you can add dried oregano, cumin and chili powder in whatever ratio you prefer.
If you have an Instant Pot, you can make the taco soup in there. Just set it to high pressure for 2 minutes and pressure cook the soup. Let the pressure release naturally.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This mouthwatering beef taco soup is so good. It tastes just like beef tacos but in soup form. This is a cozy dish that’s ideal for lunch or dinner.
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How to Serve It:
Enjoy this soup hot with your favorite garnishes and toppings. Cilantro, green onions and lime wedges are good.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and just reheat it later if you want.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Mix a tablespoon or two of cornstarch with water and stir this into the soup to thicken it if you want it thicker. Swap the ground beef for cooked lentils or beans and the beef broth for vegetable broth if you want a vegetarian version.
Creamy Beef Taco Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 1 chopped small onion
- 4 ounces salsa
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 24 ounces beef broth
- 2 packages taco seasoning mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef with the bell pepper and onion in a soup pot on the stove until the beef is done.
- Stir in the beef broth, garlic, salsa, tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and then cover and turn the heat down.
- Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar and cream cheese.
- When the cheese has melted into the soup, adjust the seasonings if needed and then serve hot.
- Enjoy!
