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    Home / Recipes / Soups / Keto Taco Soup

    Keto Taco Soup

    October 29, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 28 Comments

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    If you're looking for the absolute best Keto taco soup, you've found it! This easy to make recipe is loaded with amazing, robust flavor you're going to love.

    bowl of taco soup with avocado cheese and lime slices on top
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    • What's in Keto Taco Soup
    • How to Make Low Carb Taco Soup
    • Can I Make This Taco Soup in a Slow Cooker? How can I Make this Instant Pot Taco Soup?
    • Suggested Toppings for Low Carb Taco Soup
    • What Can I Serve with this Easy Taco Soup Recipe?
    • Tips for Making the Best Keto Taco Soup
    • More Keto Soup Recipes

    I enjoy soup year around, but when the weather cools off and temps begin to drop, there's just nothing better than a warm and hearty bowl of taco soup.

    This low carb taco soup recipe is seasoned with homemade Ranch Seasoning and a homemade taco seasoning recipe, that not only lends incredible flavor, but also insures you are using seasonings with no added preservatives.

    ladle of taco soup over pot

    Serve it with your favorite taco toppings and you'll have all the same wonder tacos flavors but in piping hot bowl of soup that tastes amazing.

    bowl of taco soup with avocado cheese and lime slices on top

    Rich and creamy Keto taco soup is so quick and easy and the whole family will love it.

    Low carb option: If you're following more of a low carb diet verses Keto, adding in black beans is so good, and it really doesn't add too many net carbs. For low carb dieters, there are only about 5 net carbs per serving of black beans in this soup.

    What's in Keto Taco Soup

    • Chicken stock
    • Ground beef
    • Cream cheese
    • Onion
    • Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
    • Taco seasoning
    • Ranch seasoning
    • Olive oil
    • Cilantro

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Low Carb Taco Soup

    Add the ground beef to a dutch oven or pot, over medium heat and brown.

    raw ground beef in pot

    Then push to the side once browned. Add in the olive oil and onion, then sauté for a few minutes, or until the onion is translucent.  Pour in the taco seasoning and allow to toast for about a minute, while stirring.

    browned ground beef and onions in pot

    Stir in the Rotel with the liquid and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.  Add in the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and chicken stock, then stir until well combined.

    taco soup base with dollops of cream cheese

    Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Add in the chopped cilantro and serve with your choice of garnish over the top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

    taco soup in pot with fresh cilantro on top

    This soup does have a little spicy kick, so if you don’t like spicy foods, use canned tomatoes instead of the Rotel with green chilies.

    Can I Make This Taco Soup in a Slow Cooker? How can I Make this Instant Pot Taco Soup?

    The great news about this recipe is you can it several ways. The cooking method will differ so follow these tips for the best results.

    Slow Cooker Taco Soup: Just brown the meat and sauté first. This Slow Cooker has an insert that allows you to brown it stove top. Once the meat and onions are down, add the other ingredients to the slow cooker or crock pot and cook for about 4 hours on low until hot.

    Instant Pot Taco Soup: Using the sauté function on the Instant Pot, brown the meat and sauté the onions. Add the other ingredients and set the Instant Pot to pressure mode. Allow to pressure cook for 8 minutes. Once it has completed pressure cooking, all the soup to sit another 10-15 minutes before releasing the pressure and opening.

    ladle of taco soup over pot

    Suggested Toppings for Low Carb Taco Soup

    The soup is great all on it’s own, but when you add toppings, it makes it brings together all those flavor you look for in traditional tacos!

    Try adding some toppings, like a dollop of sour cream, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro. If you like extra kick you can add sliced jalapenos, fresh or pickled. You can also crush up some keto friendly or gluten free tortilla chips over the top.

    Fresh lime makes a beautiful garnish, but I love to add just a small squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving.

    bowl of taco soup with avocado cheese and lime slices on top

    What Can I Serve with this Easy Taco Soup Recipe?

    This soup is hearty enough to be served as an entrée. The meat and cheese are so filling, you won't need a side dish. But if you're family is anything like mine, they love some sort of bread or crackers with every meal. No worries, here are some great low carb, gluten free options you may want to consider:

    • Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
    • Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
    • Cheddar Ranch Biscuits
    • Everything Crackers
    bowl of taco soup with avocado cheese and lime slices on top

    Tips for Making the Best Keto Taco Soup

    • About the beef : One the things that give this low carb taco soup so much flavor is using a good quality ground beef. While you don't necessarily have to use grass-fed, I would recommend it, if it's available. I also recommend using 85/15 ground beef. It gives the meat a nice flavor without rendering too much fat. You can also use ground turkey, chicken or a combination of ground meat for this Keto soup recipe.
    • Time savers: I am all about meal prep. That's why I make up batches of homemade seasonings and keep them on hand. You can pre-chop the toppings and shred the cheese a day before and store in them an air tight container until you're ready for them.
    • Substitutions to consider: If you're in a time crunch and want to use store-bought seasoning, you certainly can, Just be sure and read those labels. You can also use Chicken Bone Broth or beef broth instead, if you prefer.
    • Needing a milder version? This low carb taco soup is a little spicy because of the rotel tomatoes. You can dial back on the spice by using fire roasted or just canned diced tomatoes. The taco seasoning is a little spicy but it's not enough to add heat to the soup but you can use a little less than the recipe calls for if you must. You can also add green bell pepper or garlic if you'd like.
    bowl of taco soup with avocado cheese and lime slices on top

    More Keto Soup Recipes

    • Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
    • Keto Italian Wedding Soup
    • Keto Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
    • Easy Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
    • Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
    • Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
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    Keto Taco Soup

    If you're looking for the absolute best Keto taco soup, you've found it! This easy to make recipe is loaded with amazing, robust flavor you're going to love.
    4.92 from 12 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 5
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
    COOK 25 minutes mins
    TOTAL 30 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups chicken stock, or beef
    • 1 pound ground beef, I use 85%
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
    • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
    • 15 ounces Rotel tomatoes, original, with green chilies
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning, or 2 teaspoons store bought
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil

    Optional Toppings:

    • diced avocado
    • sour cream
    • shredded cheddar cheese
    • sliced black olives

    Instructions
     

    • Add the ground beef to a dutch oven or pot and heat to medium. Brown the ground beef, then push to the side once browned.
    • Add in the olive oil and onion, then sauté for a few minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Pour in the taco seasoning and allow to toast for about a minute, while stirring.
    • Stir in the Rotel with the liquid and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add in the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and chicken stock, then stir until well combined.
    • Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Add in the chopped cilantro and serve with your choice of garnish over the top.

    Recipe Notes

    This soup does have a little spicy kick, so if you don’t like spicy foods, use canned tomatoes instead of the Rotel with green chilies.
    I also recommend adding some toppings, like a dollop of sour cream, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro. The soup is great all on it’s own, but when you add the toppings, it makes it fantastic!

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Soup
    Cuisine Mexican
    Calories 387kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Taco Soup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    387
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    14
    g
    88
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. LynnNM

      April 08, 2024 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Easy, quick and healthful. My family, including my family practice physician husband, loved it. This is going on my Regulars Menu List!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 09, 2024 at 9:50 am

        That's so awesome to hear. This soup is a top favorite for my family too.

        Reply
    2. Suzie Clary

      January 02, 2024 at 1:47 am

      I wonder if I could use ground venison.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 03, 2024 at 8:23 am

        I have not tried it in this recipe, but I am sure you can.

        Reply
    3. Michelle Chesterton

      November 14, 2023 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a tasty recipe and so simple to prepare for a mid week dinner. I omit the ranch seasoning as it’s not something we get here in the UK (nor can we get buttermilk powder or heavy cream powder to make our own) but it’s still delicious without it. I also add chipotle paste with the tomatoes to add some deep Smokey flavour and squeeze in fresh lime juice at the end for a bit of zing. So good!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 28, 2023 at 12:17 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it with your substitutions.

        Reply
    4. Briana Violand

      October 05, 2023 at 9:38 pm

      I am dairy free. What can I substitute for the cream cheese? Would the dairy free version be ok?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 08, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        I have not tried to use dairy free cream cheese in this recipe, but I feel as though it would work fine.

        Reply
    5. Mary L Tognazzini

      September 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      I'LL TRY IT WITH GROUND PORK, HOW BAD COULD IT BE?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        September 11, 2023 at 10:56 am

        Ground pork will work fine.

        Reply
    6. Cindy Durham

      July 21, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      Very good soup!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        July 23, 2023 at 3:01 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    7. Sheila

      July 19, 2023 at 10:19 am

      is a serving size about 1 cup? The recipe sounds great!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        July 25, 2023 at 9:45 am

        Honestly, I don't measure the pot of soup to determine how much is in each serving. It's essentially 1/5th of the recipe. I do hope you try it, it's really good!

        Reply
    8. Brenda

      November 12, 2022 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy and so darn good!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 14, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Thank you so much! 😊

        Reply
    9. Sandy

      October 14, 2022 at 11:33 pm

      How many servings does it make and what is the serving size??

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 15, 2022 at 9:56 am

        This taco soup recipe makes five servings.

        Reply
    10. Trudy

      August 24, 2022 at 2:53 am

      Going to make this for my church family for Wednesday supper before service. Can you tell me what code tomatoes are? I need to make two versions, one spicy and one not. Going to make it with shredded chicken, too.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 24, 2022 at 8:41 am

        Rotel tomatoes have a bit of a spicy kick to them. You can use fire roasted tomatoes instead for a milder version.

        Reply
    11. Robin

      January 06, 2022 at 10:37 am

      What are code tomatoes? I'm not familiar with that.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 06, 2022 at 9:35 am

        That was a typo, meant to say "canned" tomatoes. Sorry for any confusion!

        Reply
    12. C. Taylor

      December 07, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      My new fave!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 07, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        I'm happy to hear that!

        Reply
    13. Sybille Seidel

      October 31, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      4 stars
      Enjoyed it but wanted it thicker What can I add to make it thicker?????? I used to use corn starch

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 31, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Since I created this to be more like soup than stew, I did not add any type thickener. But, if you're wanting it thicker you could possibly cut back a little on the broth or try adding a tiny bit of xanthan gum.

        Reply
    14. Shelly Asplet

      October 30, 2021 at 11:47 am

      I can't stand ranch. Have you ever substituted it for anything? Do you think Italian would work? The soup looks yummy! I definitely want to try it.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 30, 2021 at 12:01 pm

        Even if you do not care for Ranch seasoning, this Taco Soup doesn't taste like Ranch. The seasoning really just enhances the other seasonings. I have not tried Italian seasoning in this recipe so I can't tell you for sure how that would turn out.

        Reply

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