Keto Taco Soup Beef Cheese (Print Version)

Creamy keto soup combining seasoned ground beef, cheddar, and avocado for a rich, satisfying low-carb meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, no sugar added
06 - 1 can (4 ounces) 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, adjusted to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

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

# How to Make:

01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the pot. 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 release the aromatic compounds.
04 - Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, and beef broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cubed 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 reaches a creamy consistency.
07 - Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for optimal flavor balance.
08 - Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top each portion with diced avocado, additional shredded cheddar, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like a chore.
  • You get creamy comfort food that actually fits your keto goals without any weird substitutes or apologies.
  • The taco flavors hit different when they're swimming in a rich, cheesy broth instead of wrapped up in a tortilla.
02 -
  • If you skip toasting the spices for even 60 seconds, they'll taste like you just sprinkled powder on top instead of actually cooking them into the soup, and that one minute changes everything.
  • Stir constantly when adding the cream cheese and cheeses so they melt evenly instead of creating clumps that ruin the texture and make you feel like something went wrong when it didn't.
03 -
  • Keep your heat low when the dairy is in the pot because high heat makes cream break and separate, turning your silky soup into something that looks curdled and tastes grainy.
  • The smoked paprika is doing more heavy lifting than you think, so don't skip it or substitute it with regular paprika or the whole flavor profile shifts in a way you'll notice.
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