Crockpot “TACO” Soup!

Creamy Crockpot “Taco” Soup (Keto, Low-Carb & Easy One-Pot Meal!)

Enjoy all the zesty, comforting flavors of taco night in a warm, creamy soup! This Crockpot “Taco” Soup is incredibly easy to make, packed with savory ground meat, zesty tomatoes and chiles, and a rich, cheesy broth. It’s a perfect low-carb, high-protein meal for busy weeknights, with minimal cleanup!

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3-4 hours (on high) or 6-8 hours (on low)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef, pork, or chicken)
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) block full-fat cream cheese, softened slightly
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style, check for no added sugar)
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning (check label for no added sugar or starch)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth (check label for no added sugar or MSG)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend), divided
• ½ cup mild diced jalapeños (from a can, or fresh if preferred; adjust to taste)

Equipment:

• Large skillet (for browning meat)
• Crockpot (slow cooker)
• Whisk or spoon

Instructions:

1. Brown Meat & Season: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey (or your chosen ground meat), breaking it up with a spoon. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease thoroughly. Return the meat to the skillet.
2. Add Taco Seasoning: Add the taco seasoning packet to the browned meat in the skillet. Stir well. Add about ¼ cup of water or chicken broth to the skillet with the meat and seasoning, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer for 1-2 minutes to help the seasoning coat the meat.
3. Combine in Crockpot: Transfer the seasoned ground meat to your crockpot. Add the chopped onion, softened cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, and diced jalapeños.
4. Slow Cook: Stir all ingredients in the crockpot until well combined.
   • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
   • OR cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
   • Stir the soup occasionally (about halfway through the cooking time) to ensure even melting of the cream cheese and blending of flavors.
5. Add Final Cheese: About 30-60 minutes before serving, add 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese to the crockpot. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the soup, making it wonderfully creamy.
6. Serve & Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and any desired keto-friendly toppings like sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification

• High Protein: Yes, this recipe is very high in protein. Ground meat, cream cheese, and shredded cheese all contribute significantly to the protein content, making it very filling.
• Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is low-carb. All ingredients are carefully selected to minimize carbohydrate content.
• Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly.
  • Ground Turkey/Meat, Onion, Cream Cheese, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, Taco Seasoning, Heavy Whipping Cream, Chicken Broth, Shredded Cheese, Diced Jalapeños: All are standard keto ingredients.
  • Crucial Checks: Remind users to verify taco seasoning (ensure no sugar/starches/maltodextrin), diced tomatoes with green chilies (no added sugar), and chicken broth (no added sugar or MSG).
• Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, assuming your taco seasoning and broth are certified gluten-free.