This hearty and delicious Keto Taco Soup Recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with sautéed onions and garlic, browned ground beef and warm spices, this low carb soup is simmered to perfection in a creamy broth made with beef stock, cream cheese, heavy cream, diced tomatoes and green chilies. Finished with garnishes of cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Best of all, it can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients in Creamy Taco Soup
Ingredients Notes
How to Make the Best Keto Taco Soup
Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are tender and the garlic is translucent.
STEP 2: To the pot, add the ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder, and cook until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
STEP 3: Add the cream cheese to the meat and cook until the cream cheese is completely mixed in with the meat and no little white bits remain.
STEP 4: Add the diced tomatoes and green chilis and the beef broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a slow boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add the heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Taste, and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
Recipe Tips and Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can freeze this soup for later. Make sure to cool the soup completely before transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the freezer.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until the onions are tender and the garlic is translucent. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to the pan, and cook until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan. Transfer the sautéed onions, garlic, and beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the softened cream cheese, diced tomatoes and green chilies, beef stock, and heavy cream to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
Press the “Sauté” function on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are tender and the garlic is translucent. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to the pot, and cook until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the pot. Press the “Cancel” button on the Instant Pot to stop the sauté function. Add the softened cream cheese, diced tomatoes and green chilies, beef stock, and heavy cream to the pot. Stir to combine. Close the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to “Sealing”. Press the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button and set the cooking time for 10 minutes. After the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
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Keto Taco Soup
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This hearty and delicious Keto Taco Soup Recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. Made with sauteed onions and garlic, browned ground beef and warm spices, this low carb soup is simmered to perfection in a creamy broth made with beef stock, cream cheese, heavy cream, diced tomatoes and green chilies. Finished with garnishes of cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro. Best of all, it can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small to medium onion, chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into chunks
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, for garnish
- 1 small tomato diced, for garnish
- Avocado, for garnish
- Torn fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are tender and the garlic is translucent.
- To the pot, add the ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder, and cook until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Add the cream cheese to the meat and cook until the cream cheese is completely mixed in with the meat and no little white bits remain.
- Add the diced tomatoes and green chilis and the beef stock. Increase the heat to high and bring to a slow boil. Then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Taste, and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Garnish each bowl with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Net carbs per serving: 2g
- Storage: Store leftover keto taco soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 6 months.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating this creamy taco soup on the stovetop and adding a little extra cream and beef stock to help bring it back to life.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Category: Soup Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Laurie Edel says
This was the first recipe I made when my hubby and I first tried Keto years ago...I have made it many times and we still love it! Thank you for such a great recipe!
Eileen L Thomas says
This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. It would be great in the winter since it’s thicker but loved it in the summer.
Rose says
Kyndra Holley never misses! This taco soup is so flavourful, hearty and delicious. Made a double batch the first time as I knew this would be a hit. Her butternut and sausage soup and her zuppa tuscana are my other soup go tos. I love making her recipes 🙂
A. Sheaves says
Great tasting Taco soup! I will make this again soon!
Beth says
This soup was so creamy and delicious with a nice kick as well! It made a lot and will be great for leftovers lunches for the week. This was a great meal to start 2024. I will definitely make this one again.
Marianne Grieve says
Delicious and easy to make. I’ve made it a few times!
Marlene says
I made this last week and absolutely loved it! I am making it again a week later I just can’t get enough of it! It’s a keeper!
Mare says
Made this soup for dinner last night and everyone loved it!! I only used one, 14.5 oz can of tomatoes/green chilies and it turned out great!
Lori Baker says
So delicious! My whole family loved it!