Keto Creamy Taco Soup

This Keto Creamy Taco Soup is a rich and flavorful low-carb dinner packed with ground beef, cream cheese, and taco seasonings. Perfect for a quick weeknight keto meal, it’s creamy, satisfying, and full of bold taco flavors. Serve hot with your favorite toppings for the ultimate low-carb soup experience.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 Minute Keto Recipes, Easy Weeknight Keto Meals, Ground Beef Keto Dinner, Healthy Ground Beef Soup, High Fat Low Carb Soup, Keto Comfort Food, Keto Taco Soup No Beans, Low Carb Ground Beef Recipe, Low Carb Mexican Dinner, Sugar Free Taco Soup

Servings: people

Calories: 526kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

5 Quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients

Base

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 bell pepper (diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1½ pounds ground beef (80/20 for flavor)

Seasoning (Layered = Flavor Depth)

4 tablespoons taco seasoning (low-carb, no sugar)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper

Liquids

3 cups beef broth
¾ cup tomato sauce (for taco depth, not tomato soup vibes)
1 cup heavy cream (at the end on a low simmer)

Finish

2 tablespoons lime juice (don’t skip — this brightens everything

Instructions

Build the flavor base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
Brown the beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Season: Add the taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add liquids: Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and simmer 10–12 minutes.
Make it creamy: Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 3–5 more minutes.
Finish strong: Turn off heat. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

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