High Protein Creamy Taco Soup (Print Version)

Protein-rich comfort food combining lean beef, beans, corn and vegetables in a creamy, flavorful taco-seasoned broth.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds Ground Beef (96/4)
02 - 15 oz can Sliced Stewed Tomatoes
03 - 10 oz can RO-TEL (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
04 - 15 oz can Black Beans (undrained)
05 - 15 oz can Pinto Beans (undrained)
06 - 15 oz can Whole Kernel Corn (undrained)
07 - 2 packets Taco Seasoning
08 - 1 packet Ranch Dip Mix
09 - 12 oz bag Frozen Pepper & Onion Blend
10 - 12 oz bag Frozen Broccoli & Cauliflower Florets
11 - 8 oz Fat Free Cream Cheese, room temperature
12 - 1 cup (227g) Fat Free Greek Yogurt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef before breaking apart and fully cooking.
02 - Once the meat is fully cooked, add all the canned ingredients and seasoning packets. Stir to fully combine and bring to a boil.
03 - Add the frozen vegetables and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes. The soup will be thick, but the vegetables will release water as they cook.
04 - Reduce the heat to low or turn off the heat if you're planning to serve immediately. Add the cream cheese and Greek yogurt and stir until evenly incorporated.
05 - Serve with cilantro, diced onion and jalapeƱo, shredded cheese or queso fresco, and tortilla chips, if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - You can use any combination of frozen vegetables or even fresh vegetables.
02 - You can use dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt or swap the creamy components altogether with an additional 2-4 cups of water or broth.