Keto Taco Soup Ground Beef (Printable Version)

Rich, creamy soup with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh avocado, perfect for a comforting low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
05 - 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes without added sugar
06 - 4 ounces canned diced green chilies

→ Dairy

07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus additional for topping

→ Liquids

10 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

→ Spices

11 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

17 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Lime wedges

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance their flavors.
04 - Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and combined with the broth.
06 - Pour in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the soup achieves a creamy consistency.
07 - Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Top with diced avocado, additional cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but actually fits your carb goals, so you can eat a big satisfying bowl without the guilt spiral.
  • The soup comes together faster than ordering takeout, which means you'll actually make it on busy Tuesdays instead of just thinking about it.
  • Every spoonful delivers that perfect balance of savory beef, tangy tomatoes, and creamy richness that makes people ask for seconds.
02 -
  • If your soup breaks or looks separated, it usually means the heat got too high—turn it down to low and gently stir in a splash of broth to bring it back together.
  • Don't skip the toasting step for the spices because it's the difference between them tasting dusty and tasting alive and warm.
03 -
  • Cube your cream cheese before adding it to the pot because it melts twice as fast and way more evenly than dropping in a whole block.
  • If you're meal prepping, store the soup and toppings separately so the avocado doesn't oxidize and the cilantro doesn't wilt into sadness by day three.
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