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cheesy taco soup Recipe

Cheesy Taco Soup

Cheesy Taco Soup is a creamy, hearty one-pot meal loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners and packs all the flavors of tacos in comforting soup form.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 120 grams)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400 grams canned diced tomatoes (1 standard can)
  • 240 grams canned black beans, drained and rinsed (1 standard can)
  • 175 grams canned corn, drained (1 standard can)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 600 ml chicken or beef broth
  • 100 grams cream cheese
  • 140 grams cheddar cheese, grated (about 1.5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • optional toppings diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cheese grater if using block cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with your spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  5. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef, stirring well to coat.
  6. Pour in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and broth. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low and add cubes of cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts completely into the soup.
  8. Add grated cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is fully melted and soup turns creamy.
  9. Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.
  10. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or use pepper jack cheese. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to three days and can be reheated gently on the stove or in a microwave.