Cheesy Taco Soup

I've never had a taco soup before, but seeing as we're having a horrible winter with negative temperatures, I just needed something to warm me up!

This recipe was perfect for that and I loved how hearty it was.

I ate this right up and quickly got another bowl full!

Here's the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons flour

2-1/2 cups milk, divided

salt & pepper

1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping

1 package taco seasoning

10oz can Rotel, undrained

15oz can black beans, drained & rinsed

Crushed tortilla chips

Directions: 

Brown ground beef in a large soup pot over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until no longer pink. Drain and return to pot.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat then whisk in flour and cook for one minute.

 Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk, season with salt and pepper, then switch to a wooden spoon and stir mixture until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. 

Remove from heat then stir in shredded cheese until smooth. Set aside.

Add taco seasoning, rotel, black beans, cheese sauce, and remaining 1-1/2 cups milk into cooked ground beef then stir well to combine.

 Bring to a heavy simmer then turn heat down to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Serve with crushed tortilla chips and more shredded cheese, if desired.

Recipe Source: Iowa Girl Eats