Keto Cheesy Taco Soup

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Keto Cheesy Taco Soup is a delicious soup. It contains ground beef or turkey, green bell pepper, jalapeño, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, tomato paste, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and heavy cream. It has cream cheese and heavy cream, which are not suitable for dairy allergies, so make the soup dairy-free by using cream cheese and unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream alternatives if required. You could easily modify it with preferred keto vegetables, cheeses, or toppings. This soup is prepared in 45 minutes, making it good for making quickly for lunch or dinner. Serve this soup with keto bread, cauliflower rice, or a fresh green salad. It is best enjoyed fresh to achieve the creamy texture, though it is also perfectly good for meal prep.

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STATS:

  • Overall duration: Forty-five minutes
  • Calories: 445 kcal
  • Duration for Prep: Fifteen minutes
  • Serving Size: 1½ cups
  • Course: Main Course
  • Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
  • Duration for Cooking: Thirty minutes
  • Cuisine: Mexican, American
  • Servings: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladle
  • Can opener

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup green bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 2 cans diced green chilies
  • 1 packet keto taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GROUND BEEF OR TURKEY:

  • We would utilize the preferred ground beef or turkey. It should be 80/20 ground beef for the indulgent taste & good fats, or substitute lean ground turkey to make a light version. Strain the excess grease if required.

GREEN BELL PEPPER:

  • Add the green bell pepper to prepare this dish; it offers a mild sweet taste & texture while keeping the soup keto.

JALAPEÑO:

  • Add the jalapeño to increase the spicy taste. Remove the seeds to lighten the spiciness or keep some in it to make it spicy.

DICED TOMATOES WITH GREEN CHILIES:

  • Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies to make this dish; they provide acidity, taste, and a light kick. The liquid from the can also enhances the broth.

BEEF BROTH:

  • Add the high-quality, low-sodium beef broth to make the indulgent base & control the salt level while providing a delicious taste.

TOMATO PASTE:

  • Add tomato paste to provide a strong tomato taste and thicken the soup without requiring flour or starch.

DICED GREEN CHILIES:

  • Add diced green chilies to improve the smoky taste & provide additional deep taste without making the soup much spicier.

TACO SEASONING:

  • Use non-sugar-containing & keto taco seasoning to add typical taco taste, and it keeps the carb count low.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Add soft cream cheese to make the dish; it melts smoothly in the soup, creating a creamy & velvety texture.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • Add heavy cream to give the soup a luxurious finish & increase the healthy fat to make a keto meal.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the big Dutch oven on medium to high heat.
  2. Add the beef to the pan and cook till it gets brown, then break it into crumbs with a wooden spoon.
  3. Include the jalapeno & bell pepper & cook for 4-5 minutes till it get soft.
  4. Include the tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasonings, green chili dice, and tomato paste, with beef broth, and mix properly till everything is combined.
  5. Let the soup boil, then decrease the flame and let it simmer for twenty minutes.
  6. Now include the soft cream cheese cubes and mix continuously till it melts properly.
  7. Simmer the soup for another three to five minutes, then taste the soup and adjust the spices if required, and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

KETO TOPPINGS:

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Sliced Avocado
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Sliced Jalapeños
  • Diced Green Onions

SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Garlic Butter Green Beans
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Roasted Cauliflower

KETO BREADS:

  • Almond Flour Biscuits
  • Keto Dinner Rolls
  • Fathead Breadsticks
  • Keto Cornbread
  • Cheese Biscuits

FRESH SALADS:

  • Avocado Salad
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Mexican Coleslaw

GARNISHES:

  • Lime Wedges
  • Pickled Jalapeños
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Crushed Pork Rinds

TIPS:

  • We have to properly brown the beef to offer good taste.
  • Add the soft cream cheese to prevent the formation of clumps.
  • We have to simmer the soup gently so it doesn’t get curdled.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Cool the soup, then add it to a tight vessel.

FRIDGE:

  • Store it for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the soup for one month.

FAQs:

Will I utilize the ground turkey to prepare this soup?

  • Yes, we would utilize the ground turkey to make this soup, but it is a leaner option.

Would I make this soup before the requirement?

  • Yes, we would make the soup, store it, and reheat it the other day when required.

How to prepare the soup spicier?

  • We would add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or additional jalapeños to make the soup spicier.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 445 kcal

Net Carbs: 5 g

Servings: 8

Total Carbs: 7 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 31 g

Fat: 33 g

Vitamin A: 0.18 g

Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups

Calcium: 0.20 g

Iron: 0.003 g

Sodium: 0.89 g

Potassium: 0.58 g