Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, or turkey or chicken

1 tbsp oil, (oil of choice)

1 small onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small green bell pepper, diced, (optional)

10 fl oz Rotel tomatoes, (1 can), or 1 large tomato, chopped

8 fl oz cream cheese, (1 pkg), or 1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp taco seasoning, homemade or 1 packet

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

14 1⁄2 fl oz beef broth, 1 1⁄2 cups

Preparation

Add 1 tablespoon oil to a pot or large pot or dutch oven, brown beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the ground beef is browned through.

Add the bell pepper, Rotel diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. Stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and tender and cream cheese is mixed through.

Pour in beef broth and reduce heat to low-medium. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.

Serve in small soup bowls. Top with freshly sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, freshly minced cilantro, jalapeno, and a drizzle of lime.