- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chile pepper (such as a fresno), finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained
- ⅔ cup corn (frozen or canned and drained)
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium. Sauté the onion and red pepper until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chopped chile. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break it down as it cooks. Keep stirring until it's no longer pink.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, oregano, and chili powder. Give everything a good stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer and leave soup to cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the black beans and corn. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.