Can you use cream cheese in taco soup?

Yes, you can use cream cheese in taco soup. It’s an excellent way to make the soup flavorful and creamy and balance the spices.

Why is my taco soup watery?

If your taco soup is watery, it’s probably because there's an excess of broth or liquid and insufficient thickening components such as beans, tomato paste, or cream cheese. Insufficient simmering time can prevent flavors from melding and lead to excess liquid. Watery ingredients like canned tomatoes or corn, without draining, can also typically cause problems.

Creamy Taco Soup November 9, 2025

Description

Do you need dinner fast? This Creamy Taco Soup can be ready in only 45 minutes and uses just one pot, making it easy to prepare and clean. It is packed with ground beef, corn, beans, taco seasoning, and cream cheese, all simmered in one pot for a delicious meal.

Creamy taco soup is a satisfying dish that combines the comforting texture of soup with the bold tastes of tacos. You’ll love this delicious soup for chilly nights or when you need something rich and warm to warm you up during the cold winter months.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. Ground beef
2 cloves of garlic
1 medium onion
15-ounce corn can
15-ounce black bean can
15-ounce diced roasted tomatoes with chili
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces of cream cheese
Taco seasoning 3 tbsp
Salt and black pepper to taste

How to make taco seasoning?

2 tbsp of chili powder
2/4 tsp of onion powder
2/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
2/4 tsp of garlic powder
2/4 tsp of cumin powder
2/4 tsp of dried oregano
1 tsp of paprika
2 teaspoons of salt
2 teaspoons of ground black pepper

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the pot is heated, add the ground beef and crumble it into small pieces using a spoon. In beef, sauté the garlic and onion until they become translucent, for around 2-3 minutes.
Add ingredients: Next, add the taco seasoning, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock. Mix to combine and let the soup boil. Reduce the heat when the soup begins to boil. Maintain a simmer and continue cooking until flavors have melded for about 10 minutes.
Add creaminess: When the soup is done, add the cream cheese in small pieces to the pot. Stir continuously to dissolve the cream cheese properly.
Seasoning: Adjust salt and ground black pepper to your taste.
Toppings: Pour the taco soup into a bowl and top with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, or tortilla strips.

Notes

Substitute ground beef with turkey mince or shredded chicken for variety.
If you’re using low-sodium broth, taste and season with herbs, spices, or a little salt.
Substitute ingredients to adapt the recipe to keto or low-carb diets.
Add cream in the end to keep it smooth and prevent it from curdling.
Adjust the thickness of this soup to your preference by adding a little more water.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Stovetop (One-Pot)
Method: Stovetop (One-Pot)
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American