Description
This creamy taco soup is a low carb, keto-friendly meal that blends ground meat with a mix of spices, cream cheese, and tomatoes for a rich, comforting dish. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it combines savory flavors with a creamy texture, topped with fresh garnishes for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey or chicken
- 1 tbsp oil of choice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes or 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese OR 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or 1 packet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth or 1.5 cups broth
Optional Toppings
- Freshly sliced avocado
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Freshly minced cilantro
- Jalapeno slices
- Drizzle of lime juice
Instructions
- Brown the meat and aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook and stir for 7-8 minutes until the meat is fully browned and aromatic.
- Add vegetables and creamy base: Stir in the diced green bell pepper (if using), Rotel tomatoes or fresh chopped tomato, cream cheese or heavy cream, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring until the tomatoes soften and the cream cheese melts thoroughly into the mixture.
- Simmer the soup: Pour in the beef broth and reduce the heat to low-medium. Let the soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into small bowls and top with fresh garnishes like sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese, minced cilantro, jalapeno slices, and a squeeze of lime for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter option.
- Adjust the spice level by controlling the amount of jalapeno and taco seasoning.
- Use heavy cream instead of cream cheese if preferred for a slightly different creaminess.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- For extra thickness, simmer longer or add more cream cheese.
- Serve with low-carb sides or tortilla chips if not strictly keto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
