Rich, smoky, and cheesy — a comfort food dinner made in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
✅ Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, browned
- 1 can chipotle diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp dried cilantro (or fresh if you have it)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, cook ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add flavor base: Stir in taco seasoning and chipotle tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes to bloom the spices.
- Add broth & simmer: Pour in chicken broth. Stir, bring to a simmer, and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Add cream cheese cubes. Stir until fully melted and soup turns creamy.
- Season: Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with shredded cheddar, and enjoy!
💡 Tips & Variations
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- For more heat 🌶️ — add a fresh jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Garnish with lime wedges, sour cream, or tortilla chips for crunch.
🔥 This is basically taco night in a bowl — quick, filling, and perfect for leftovers.
