This looks like a creamy ground beef taco soup with tomatoes, cheese, and a rich broth. Here’s a low-carb/keto-friendly version.
🥣 Ingredients
Serves 5–6
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, preferably no-sugar-added
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp chili powder, optional
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp butter, optional, for extra richness
👩🍳 Step-by-Step
1. Brown the beef
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter and ground beef. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
2. Add onion and garlic
Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Add seasonings
Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and chili powder. Cook for about 30 seconds so the spices become fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste
Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add broth
Pour in the beef broth and stir well. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
6. Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Make it creamy
Add softened cream cheese in small pieces. Stir continuously until completely melted and incorporated.
8. Add heavy cream
Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Keep the heat on low—don’t let the soup boil vigorously.
9. Add cheddar
Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and the soup becomes thick, creamy, and cheesy.
10. Finish
Add butter if you want an extra-rich texture. Taste and adjust salt or taco seasoning.
11. Garnish and serve
Ladle into bowls and top with chopped cilantro. You can also add a little shredded cheddar and a few diced tomatoes.
🌿 Optional Keto Toppings
- Shredded cheddar
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Jalapeño
- Diced green onion
- Crushed pork rinds for crunch
Category: 🌮 Keto Soups / Low-Carb Dinner
Approx. net carbs: about 5–7 g per serving, depending on the tomatoes, broth, and taco seasoning used.
🌮 Creamy Keto Taco Soup full recipe do step by step uide
🌮 Creamy Keto Taco Soup
Creamy, cheesy, flavorful, and low-carb — a cozy keto dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, cream cheese, and cheddar.
🥣 Ingredients
Servings: 5–6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
For the Soup
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 g) diced tomatoes, preferably no-sugar-added
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups (720 ml) beef broth, preferably low-carb
- 4 oz (115 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ tbsp keto-friendly taco seasoning
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder, optional
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For Garnishing
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Extra shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Sliced jalapeño, optional
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Dice the onion and tomatoes, mince the garlic, and soften the cream cheese. Shred the cheddar cheese if using a block.
Step 2: Brown the ground beef
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil or butter, then add the ground beef.
Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart with a wooden spoon, until completely browned.
If there is a lot of excess grease, drain some of it.
Step 3: Cook the onion
Add the diced onion to the browned beef.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften.
Step 4: Add the garlic
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
Don’t let the garlic burn.
Step 5: Add the taco seasoning
Add:
- Taco seasoning
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Black pepper
- Salt
Stir well and cook for about 30 seconds.
This helps release the flavor of the spices.
Step 6: Add tomatoes and tomato paste
Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 7: Add the beef broth
Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Step 8: Simmer
Reduce the heat to low.
Cover partially and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Stir occasionally so the ingredients don’t stick to the bottom.
Step 9: Add the cream cheese
Reduce the heat to very low.
Add the softened cream cheese in small pieces.
Stir continuously until the cream cheese has completely melted into the broth and the soup looks smooth and creamy.
Tip: Softened cream cheese melts much more easily and helps prevent lumps.
Step 10: Add heavy cream
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
Heat gently for 2–3 minutes.
Don’t let the soup aggressively boil after adding the dairy.
Step 11: Add cheddar cheese
Gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheddar while stirring.
Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes rich and creamy.
Step 12: Adjust the consistency
If the soup is too thick, add a little more beef broth.
If it’s too thin, simmer uncovered for another 2–3 minutes on low heat.
Taste and adjust the salt and seasonings.
Step 13: Garnish
Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for 2 minutes.
Serve hot with:
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheddar
- A spoonful of sour cream
- Avocado
- Jalapeño, if desired
🌮 Serving Suggestion
For a bowl similar to the picture, spoon the creamy taco soup into a white bowl and top with browned ground beef, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a little shredded cheese.
💡 Keto Tips
- Choose no-sugar-added tomatoes.
- Check your taco seasoning for added sugar or starch.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream.
- For even fewer carbs, reduce the tomato quantity and use extra broth.
- Avoid corn, beans, tortilla chips, and regular taco shells.
Net carbs: Approximately 5–7 g per serving, depending on the brands and exact ingredients used.
