Here you go — a rich, creamy, cheesy, low-carb Keto Taco Soup that tastes like taco night in a bowl! Super easy, one-pot, and perfect for weeknights.
🌮🧀 Cheesy Keto Taco Soup
✅ Ingredients (Serves 6)
Protein & Veggies
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Base
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (or diced tomatoes + 1 jalapeño)
Cheesy Goodness
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack (optional)
Seasonings (Taco Flavor)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the Meat
- In a large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Drain extra grease.
2. Add Rotel & Seasonings
Add to the pot:
✔ Rotel tomatoes
✔ chili powder
✔ paprika
✔ cumin
✔ oregano
✔ garlic powder
✔ onion powder
✔ salt & pepper
Stir and cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3. Add Broth, Cream & Cream Cheese
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream.
- Add cream cheese in small cubes.
- Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts smoothly.
4. Add the Cheeses
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Let it simmer 10–12 minutes until thick, creamy, and rich.
5. Taste & Adjust
Add more salt, pepper, or spice if needed.
🌮 Toppings (Keto-friendly)
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Extra cheese
- Crumbled bacon (AMAZING)
🍽 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~450
- Net Carbs: 4–6g
- Protein: ~25g
- Fat: ~38g
