Tasty Taco Soup for the Low Carber
This tasty taco soup for the low carber has just the right amount of spice. You can choose to use 1 to 3 lbs of meat depending on how chunky you desire your soup. This taco seasoning can be jarred and used for other recipes that call for taco seasoning. A much cleaner version than those pre packaged seasonings with added sugar, MSG, sodium and other ingredients that are no bueno.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1-3 lbs. ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 recipe taco seasoning SEE BELOW
- 4 Cups chicken or beef broth
- 14 oz. can of diced roasted tomatoes
- 3/4 Cup heavy cream
- TACO SEASONING
- 1-1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- Avocado, jalapeno, cheese, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- Add all taco seasoning in a bowl, mix well and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, over medium heat, add oil and saute onions for a few minutes until translucent. Then add meat, salt, pepper and cumin to taste. Cook till browned, stirring constantly. NOTE: This can be placed in a slow cooker or instapot.
- Add broth, tomatoes, taco seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add cream.
- Serve garnished with avocado, jalapeno, cilantro or sour cream.