Keto Taco Soup
Published April 12, 2020 • Updated February 3, 2026
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Loaded with your favorite southwest flavors, this taco soup is an easy freezer-friendly, dump-and-go slow cooker or Instant Pot recipe that warms bellies and keeps them coming back for more.
Let’s be honest, you have a tough decision to make. Between my chili, clam chowder, or this taco soup, it’s hard to choose what to cook tonight. The good news is, all three are great options and you can’t lose.
If you will, let’s make a creamy taco soup!
Taco Soup Recipe
Taco soup is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. If you have some ground beef ready to use up and a few pantry ingredients, you can whip up this soup for supper in no time!
This taco soup has loads of flavor and the best part is it’s a meal prep dinner that is freezer friendly and can be cooked in the slow cooker. So you can dump all the ingredients in your crock pot and head off to work or out and about to enjoy your day. Come home to a warm, hearty bowl of ground beef taco soup and scoop up with homemade tortilla chips or cornbread.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 pound ground beef -
1 green bell pepper, diced
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 bag frozen cauliflower rice
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8 oz cream cheese, cubed
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Add ingredients and slow cook
Add all ingredients, except cream cheese, to the liner of a slow cooker. Cover and cook at low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
- Ground beef
- Bell pepper
- Onion
- Chicken broth or stock
- Diced tomato
- Salt
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Oregano
- Minced garlic
- Black pepper
- Cauliflower rice
Add cream cheese
Thirty minutes before serving, add cubed cream cheese. Stir to combine and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Cream cheese
Freezer instructions
Add all ingredients (except cream cheese) to a large ziploc bag, remove all the air and seal it close. Mix or shake to combine. Freeze flat. To cook, thaw in the refrigerator the night before. Then cook according to instructions above.
Instant Pot instructions
Add ground beef to the liner of an Instant Pot. Press sauté and cook until almost browned. Add bell pepper and onion and continue cooking until slightly softened. Add remaining ingredients, including cream cheese. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure manually. Move valve to vent to release pressure manually.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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How many carbs are in taco soup?
Traditional taco soup is high in carbs. Most versions come in with 30g or more carbs per serving! For those eating low carb it is pretty much required to find a lower-carb version in order to remain in ketosis. The good news is, this recipe has only 7.5g of net carbs per serving!
Can I use this recipe to make a keto chicken taco soup?
I think so. I would cook the chicken ahead of time, either browning in a skillet or long enough in the crock pot to cook thoroughly. I would then proceed and replace the ground beef! You can interchange the protein.
What toppings can I have with this cream keto taco soup?
There are a lot of great options as toppings and include: cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, more onions, tortillas as chips!
Hi Michael! Thanks so much—I’m thrilled you loved the keto taco soup; those creamy Southwest flavors are hard to beat. Yes, I do have a cookbook with more easy keto recipes, including slow cooker and Instant Pot-friendly options. It focuses on protein-packed, low-carb recipes for longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Packed-Low-Carb-High-Protein-Longevity/dp/1628605642. Happy cooking!
This keto taco soup is so creamy and delicious! I love the addition of the avocado and cilantro, it gives it a great flavor. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
We made this recipe tonight for dinner. Flipping Awesome!!! As per the usual, I always make a few tweaks but nothing major, just a little more spice (chipotle powder and a small can of green chiles). Oh I did add a bit more broth just cause we wanted to have enough for a second meal. Great job Ms Annie, you've knocked another out of the park!
How many ounces or cups in a bag of frozen cauliflower rice?
I used 8 cups
Do you brown the ground beef before putting in crock pot?
Nope, you don't have to. It cooks in the crock pot. But you can if you want.
I made this on my day off. I used chicken thighs. I substituted red pepper for the green. Oh. My, was this good!! Just love your recipes.
I love this recipe. Too bad it's late an I can't actually do this now! But I can taste it.these are very good ideas.esp the freezer dump part.thanks
Made this in the instant pot today. Not much to look at but the hubby and I both had two bowls. Pretty tasty.