Description
This Creamy Taco Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring smoky turkey bacon, creamy plant-based cheese, rich spices, and a mix of black beans and corn. Perfect for quick dinners or cozy gatherings, it delivers bold taco-inspired flavors and a velvety texture with easy preparation using everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 slices smoky turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (shredded, cheddar-style or mozzarella-style)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Bacon and Aromatics: In a large pot, cook the smoky turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. Use the rendered fat to sauté diced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, building the flavorful base for the soup.
- Add Spices and Tomatoes: Sprinkle in ground cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly to toast the spices. Pour in canned tomatoes and stir to incorporate all the flavors thoroughly.
- Combine Beans, Corn, and Broth: Add the black beans, corn kernels, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in Cheese and Natural Gelling Agent: Lower the heat and gradually stir in the plant-based cheese along with the natural gelling agent until fully melted and creamy, creating a velvety soup consistency.
- Brighten with Apple Cider Vinegar and Finish: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to brighten the flavors, then add the crispy turkey bacon back into the soup. Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- Cook bacon first to render flavorful fat for sautéing aromatics.
- Toast spices briefly with onions and garlic to release essential oils.
- Simmer gently to soften beans and corn without breaking them down.
- Add plant-based cheese slowly over low heat to melt smoothly.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to achieve desired soup thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: creamy taco soup, turkey bacon soup, plant-based cheese soup, gluten free soup, taco flavors, cozy dinner, easy soup recipe
