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Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

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This Creamy Taco Soup is rich, hearty, and packed with flavors from lean ground beef, black beans, Ro-tel tomatoes, and cream cheese. With a mix of spices like chili powder and smoked paprika, it's a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any night. Serve with your favorite toppings like cheddar cheese, avocado, and tortilla strips for a complete experience.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • Optional toppings: grated cheddar, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips

Instructions

  • In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the chicken broth, Ro-tel tomatoes, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper to the pot.
  • Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot with optional toppings like grated cheddar, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla strips.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder to suit your taste.

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