Cheesy Taco Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 4 oz can mild diced green chilies
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 1 10 oz can mild enchilada sauce
- 5 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: Tortilla chips or fritos sour cream, tomatoes, avocado/guacamole, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a stock pot, brown beef with onions, drain off any excess grease. Mix in all spices/seasonings, red bell pepper and garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add in kidney beans, black beans, green chilies, salsa, enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Stir until combined and then bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add in cream cheese and mix until melted. Add in the cheddar and pepper jack cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve topped with tortilla chips/fritos and additional garnishes as desired. Serves 6.