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Creamy Crockpot Taco Soup with Cream Cheese

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A comforting, slow-cooked taco soup featuring ground beef, beans, and a velvety cream cheese emulsion. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for cold evenings and offers a rich, savory flavor profile with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Optional toppings: Tortilla chips, sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Transfer the meat mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the drained black beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until flavors have melded.
  4. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Add the cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir gently but thoroughly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth. Use an immersion blender for a few pulses if needed, being careful not to puree the beans.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Add cream cheese at the very end to prevent separation. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of broth; if too thin, cook uncovered for 30 minutes. For a vegetarian version, swap beef for plant-based crumble and use vegetable broth. To freeze, omit cream cheese and cheddar until reheating.

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