Description
Warm Mexican-inspired flavors dance through this creamy beef enchilada soup, bringing hearty comfort to your dinner table. Rich layers of spices and tender beef create a delightful one-pot meal that will satisfy you from the first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Creamy Elements:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, cubed
Serving Suggestions:
- Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, shredded
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Tortilla strips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare a Dutch oven and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature until shimmering. Introduce ground beef to the pan, allowing it to develop a rich golden crust without stirring for approximately 3 minutes.
- Break the beef into smaller pieces and continue cooking until nearly completely browned. Incorporate chopped onions and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened, around 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and taco seasoning, stirring vigorously to distribute flavors and release aromatic compounds for about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan by scraping accumulated browned bits from the bottom. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and corn. Gently bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually integrate cubed cream cheese, stirring consistently until completely melted and creating a smooth, luxurious texture throughout the soup.
- Remove from heat and transfer soup into serving bowls. Garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or crispy tortilla strips to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion captures the rich, creamy essence of the enchilada-inspired soup.
Notes
- Browning beef perfectly creates a rich, caramelized flavor foundation that elevates the entire soup’s taste profile.
- Letting vegetables sauté slowly develops deeper, sweeter notes that complement the meaty base without rushing the cooking process.
- Cream cheese melts smoothly when added at low heat, creating a luxurious, velvety texture without breaking or becoming grainy.
- Customize this soup for different dietary needs by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, plant-based crumbles, or extra beans for protein variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg