Keto Taco Soup
A one-pot taco soup with seasoned ground beef, cream cheese, and warm spices. All the flavor of taco night without the beans or shells.
Taco night in a bowl
This soup takes everything good about taco night, the seasoned beef, the warm spices, the cheese and sour cream on top, and turns it into a one-pot meal. The trick to keeping it low carb is skipping the beans and the tomato-heavy base, then leaning on cream cheese and broth for body.
It comes together in about thirty minutes and reheats well, so it earns a spot in the weekly rotation. Set out bowls of shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro so everyone can build their own.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (net carbs →)
- 1/2 small onion, diced (net carbs →)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons sugar free taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 4 cups beef broth (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (net carbs →)
- Salt to taste
- Shredded cheddar, diced avocado, and cilantro, for serving (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- 2Add the onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic and taco seasoning for 1 minute.
- 3Add the cream cheese and stir until it melts into the beef.
- 4Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt, and serve with the toppings.
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Recipe FAQ
What toppings work on keto taco soup?
Shredded cheddar, diced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeno, and a squeeze of lime all work. Skip tortilla strips and use crushed cheese crisps if you want crunch.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. Let it cool, then freeze in portions for up to three months. The texture holds up well since there are no beans or pasta to turn mushy.
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