Loaded Taco Potato Soup
A comforting blend of creamy potatoes, savory ground beef, and zesty taco seasoning, topped with cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2–3 medium Potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 4 cups Broth (chicken, beef, or veggie)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- Toppings: Chopped cilantro, diced avocados, jalapeños, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the Aromatics: onions and garlic, and sweat for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the Spices by sprinkling taco seasoning and mixing well.
- Introduce the Potatoes and broth, cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Creamy It Up: Mash some of the potatoes, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Stir in the finishing touches with sour cream and lime juice, simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with extra cheese and your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with black beans and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Soup, Comfort Food, Potato Soup, Easy Dinner, Hearty Soup