Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 pound ground beef (organic, grass-fed recommended)
3 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced chilis and tomatoes
4 oz tomato sauce
½ cup heavy whipping cream (optional, for flavor)
Taco Seasoning:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper (optional, for spicy)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch Oven on medium-high heat. Add the onions and green peppers.
2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef and all the taco seasoning ingredients. Break down the ground beef with a meat chopper.
4. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Add the broth, diced tomatoes and chilis, and tomato sauce to the pot and stir.
6. Lower the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream (if using). Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary.
8. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If adding heavy cream, ensure the heat is on the lowest setting to prevent it from separating.
To thicken the soup, add cream cheese or use ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum mixed with 2 tablespoons of the soup broth.
You can substitute the ground beef with chicken or ground turkey.
Topping ideas: avocado, sour cream, Greek yogurt, jalapeños, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, or Parmesan crisps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 65