Creamy Beef Enchilada Soup
Creamy Beef Enchilada Soup is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it an ideal dish for cozy evenings or gatherings. This rich and creamy soup combines zesty enchilada sauce with hearty ground beef, sweet corn, and black beans for a satisfying meal that warms your soul. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce along with salt, pepper, and optional spices like cumin. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine until creamy.
- Add the corn and black beans, simmering for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg