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High Protein Low Carb Taco Soup

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This high protein low carb taco soup is a quick, creamy, and comforting keto-friendly dinner packed with classic taco flavors, lean ground beef, and a rich, dairy-based broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights and totally customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes (full fat preferred)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado or guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeño slices

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or turkey/chicken) and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir and let the spices bloom for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with green chilies and beef broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted. Pour in heavy cream and stir again until the soup is creamy and smooth.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or chili powder if desired. For a thinner soup, add more broth; for thicker, simmer a few extra minutes.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings such as cheese, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, or lime wedges.

Notes

Let your meat brown for extra flavor and bloom the spices in oil for best results. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier melting. Adjust spice and salt to taste. Soup reheats and freezes well; add a splash of broth if it thickens. For dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk instead of cream cheese and heavy cream. For vegetarian, use meatless crumbles and vegetable broth.

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