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High Protein Creamy Taco Soup Recipe

High Protein Creamy Taco Soup Recipe
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This High Protein Creamy Taco Soup combines lean ground beef with a medley of beans, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings to create a hearty, nutritious, and comforting meal. It’s enhanced with creamy elements like fat-free cream cheese and Greek yogurt, making it both satisfying and protein-packed, perfect for taco lovers looking for a wholesome twist.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef (96% lean, 4% fat)

Canned Ingredients

  • 15 oz can Sliced Stewed Tomatoes
  • 10 oz can RO-TEL (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
  • 15 oz can Black Beans (undrained)
  • 15 oz can Pinto Beans (undrained)
  • 15 oz can Whole Kernel Corn (undrained)

Seasonings

  • 2 packets Taco Seasoning
  • 1 packet Ranch Dip Mix

Frozen Vegetables

  • 12 oz bag Frozen Pepper & Onion Blend
  • 12 oz bag Frozen Broccoli & Cauliflower Florets

Creamy Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (227g) Fat Free Greek Yogurt

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked and no longer pink.
  2. Add Canned Ingredients and Seasonings: Once the meat is cooked through, pour in the stewed tomatoes, RO-TEL, black beans, pinto beans, and whole kernel corn along with their juices. Add the two packets of taco seasoning and the packet of ranch dip mix. Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Add the frozen pepper and onion blend along with the frozen broccoli and cauliflower florets. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. The soup will thicken but the vegetables will release some water as they cook, balancing the texture.
  4. Add Creamy Ingredients: Lower the heat to low or turn it off if serving immediately. Add the fat-free cream cheese and the fat-free Greek yogurt. Stir continuously until both are fully melted and incorporated, resulting in a creamy texture throughout the soup.
  5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish, if desired, with fresh cilantro, diced onions, jalapeño slices, shredded cheese or queso fresco, and a side of tortilla chips for extra crunch and flavor.

Notes

  • This soup can be prepared ahead and reheated; the flavors intensify overnight.
  • For extra heat, add additional diced jalapeños or use a spicier RO-TEL variety.
  • Using lean ground beef keeps it lower in fat but still high in protein.
  • Substitute fat-free cream cheese and Greek yogurt with full-fat versions for a richer soup.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or warm tortillas for a complete meal.

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