Taco Soup

Every recipe I have tried from Carlsbad Cravings is always so flavorful. I love her story and her site and this recipe is no exception! Killer taco soup!

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 large onion, chopped

1 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin

1/2 tsp EACH salt, dried oregano, smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves minced

1/4 cup flour

1 15 oz. can kidney beans rinsed and drained

1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained

1 15 oz. can sweet corn rinsed and drained

1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies

1 cup mild salsa

1 10 oz. can mild enchilada sauce

5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

Add later:

1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup freshly grated Pepper Jack cheese

4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened

Garnish:

Tortilla chips or Fritos

Sour cream

Tomatoes

Lettuce

Avocado/guacamole

Hot sauce to taste

Fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or soup pot. 

Brown the meat with onions until meat is cooked. 

Add all spices/seasonings, red bell pepper and garlic. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.

Stir in kidney beans, black beans, corn, green chilies, salsa, enchilada sauce and chicken broth. 

Bring to boil then reduce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Turn heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by pepper jack and cheddar cheese until melted. 

Add milk to thin to desired consistency if desired. 

Season with additional salt/pepper/hot sauce to taste.

Serve with tortilla chips/Fritos and additional garnishes as desired.