One Pot Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

This creamy taco soup is a cozy, flavor-packed meal made in just one pot! With ground beef, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s a quick and easy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

 

Easy Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

• One Pot Recipe. This creamy taco soup comes together in just one pot with minimal cleanup. Which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight when you’re short on time!
• Delicious Flavors. This soup has all your favorite flavors from taco night but in a rich, creamy broth. Top it with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and sour cream, and you’ve got a hearty meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients for Creamy Taco Soup

• Yellow Onion: Adds a mild sweetness and depth of flavor. Use white onion instead if you prefer.
• Garlic: Infuses the soup with aromatic richness. You can substitute with garlic powder instead.
• Tomato Paste: Provides a concentrated tomato flavor and thickens the soup. You could use tomato sauce in a pinch but it won’t be quite the same.
• Taco Seasoning: Use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning. This blend of spices gives the soup its signature taco flavor.
• Ground Beef: Adds a hearty, meaty texture. You can substitute with ground turkey or ground chicken.
• Black Beans: You can use pinto beans instead if you like.
• Corn: Adds sweetness and texture to balance the flavors. I prefer canned but frozen works too.
• Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes: Enhances the smoky, rich flavor of the soup. Rotel tomatoes are a great substitute.
• Vegetable Juice (V8): Creates a flavorful, tomato-based broth.
• Heavy Cream: Makes the soup extra creamy and rich. Half-and-half can be used also, but it won’t be quite as creamy.

How to Make Creamy Taco Soup

Cook Onion: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.

Add Garlic and Tomato Paste: Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook, stirring frequently, for a minute.

Brown the Beef: Add ground beef and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, crumbling it with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Use the juices from the meat to deglaze the pot and scrape all those yummy bits off the bottom. Stir in taco seasoning.

Add Veggies and V8: Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and vegetable juice to the pot along with a few large pinches of salt and pepper.

Simmer: Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 10 minutes.

Add Heavy Cream: Stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish as desired with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for Making Creamy Taco Soup

• Looking for a bit of a kick? Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped pickled jalapeño if you like extra heat.
• Don’t skimp on the toppings! Just like classic ground beef tacos, the more toppings the better! Tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, and green onions are my non-negotiables.

Make-Ahead Instructions

• This soup is the perfect make-ahead meal!
• It stays fresh in the fridge for days and reheats beautifully!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover taco soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing Creamy Taco Soup

• Let the soup cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
• Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating Creamy Taco Soup

• Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• tortilla strips
• easy cornbread recipe
• crispy cheese quesadillas
• easy garlic bread
• cilantro lime slaw

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