Creamy Beef Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 2-pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1-ounce packets taco seasoning
- 24 ounces beef broth
- 1 28-ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes
- 4 ounces medium salsa
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, sauté the ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic until meat is done; remove from heat and drain.
- Return to heat; add taco seasoning, beef broth, tomatoes and salsa; stir to combine; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through; stirring occasionally.
- Slowly add softened cream cheese, heavy cream and cheddar cheese to the pot.
- Stir until cheeses are melted and soup is blended.