Creamy Taco Soup

Delicious, creamy taco soup is made with just ten simple ingredients. You'll only need one pot and 30 minutes to whip it up! The perfect, quick and easy dinner for a busy weeknight.

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You're going to love this amazing, healthy, Mexican inspired meal for so many reasons. It's zesty, spicy and loaded with super flavorful taco seasonings. Best of all?! It's made with cream cheese. YUM!

It's even keto-friendly, low calorie, low carb and gluten free.

Cooking for a crowd? You can easily double (or even TRIPLE) this recipe, just make sure your pot is big enough!

Want more creamy soup recipes? Try these:

• Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Slow Cooker Potato Soup
• Creamy White Chili With Chicken
• Creamy Ham & Bean Soup

Ingredients for creamy chicken taco soup:

Olive oil: a high quality extra virgin olive oil is best!

Yellow onion: dice it up and sauté in olive oil to create a delicious, flavorful base.

Rotel: diced tomato and green chilies! Use mild, original or hot depending on your preference for spice.

Beans: this recipe calls for black soybeans because they are very low carb and taste nearly identical to regular black beans when cooked into a soup or chili! Feel free to use regular black beans if you prefer.

Taco seasonings: I use homemade taco seasoning in this soup! I highly recommend mixing up a batch to have on hand - it's very tasty. Don't feel like making your own taco seasoning? That's okay! You can use store bought (just be sure to select a gluten free brand if necessary, some are not).

Cilantro: fresh herbs are always a great way to add lots of extra flavor and color!

Reduced fat cream cheese: regular cream cheese will work fine, too. I like using reduced fat to make this recipe lower in calories. Plus, I can't even taste a difference!

Broth: chicken or vegetable broth will both work nicely.

Lime juice: zest it up a bit!

Chicken: you can substitute ground beef, turkey or ground chicken instead of shredded. If you substitute ground meat, simply sauté it with onion and olive oil before adding remaining ingredients (rather than cooking it in the broth).

How to make creamy, low-carb taco soup:

Keep scrolling for the full recipe. We’ll start here with a quick overview!

Step 1: saute onion

Measure olive oil into a large pot on the stovetop and turn heat to medium low. Dice onion and sauté in oil for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2: melt cream cheese

Add rotel, beans, taco seasonings, cilantro & cream cheese to the pot. Stir until well combined and cream cheese is fully melted/incorporated.

Step 3: add broth & chicken

Add broth and chicken breasts. Stir well and make sure that chicken is fully submerged. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Step 4: shred chicken

Remove chicken, shred and return it to the pot. Stir well and then ladle soup into bowls. Add desired toppings and enjoy!

Handy tips for this recipe:

• Shredded chicken: to save a little time, you can buy pre-cooked and shredded chicken at the grocery store or use a rotisserie chicken. When you've got some extra time, try making shredded chicken in bulk and storing it in the freezer. It's nice to have extra on hand because it's so versatile.
• Like it hot? There are many ways to spice up this creamy taco soup! Use hot rotel (rather than original/mild) or mix in a small can of diced jalapeños. Try adding some red pepper flakes, a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dab of your favorite hot sauce.

More healthy, taco inspired recipes!

• Easy, Low Carb Taco Casserole
• Taco Salad Bowls With Shredded Chicken
• Chicken Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Beef Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Crockpot instructions:

This soup can also be made in a slow cooker! Use a small frying pan to sauté onions on the stovetop and then transfer them to your crockpot. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8. When soup is done cooking, remove chicken breasts, shred and return to the pot. And that's it - super simple!

Yummy sides:

Warm, low-carb soft taco shells are the perfect side for this soup! I like to roll and dip them in the creamy broth. Homemade guacamole and corn chips are also delicious accompaniments.

Tasty toppings & garnish:

There are so many condiments that go great with taco soup. Try add ins like chopped cilantro, diced or sliced avocado, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa or a wedge of lime!

How many calories and carbs are in creamy taco soup?

The amount of calories and carbs in taco soup will, of course, depend on what you add to it. This particular recipe has approximately 7.5 net carbs and 275 calories per serving (not including toppings). A serving is ⅕th of the recipe, or about 15 ounces.

How do you thicken taco soup?

If you want a thicker soup, there are several ways to accomplish this! Note that most of them will add some carbs, resulting in a less keto-friendly final product.

• Try adding more chicken, beans or rotel to the soup or use less broth!
• Drain and rinse an additional can of beans and blend them up with a little water or broth. Stir puree into the soup.
• Mix a tablespoon of gluten free flour or corn starch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir into the hot soup. Allow it to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, and soup should begin to thicken after a few minutes. Repeat this process until desired texture is reached.

Can you freeze taco soup?

Freezing creamy soup can be tricky! Fats are likely to separate and take on a grainy texture when frozen. What you can do is make this soup without cream cheese (and then add it later)!

How to freeze creamy taco soup:

• Prepare your soup without cream cheese and let it cool completely.
• Transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container and press to remove air (this will help prevent freezer burn).
• Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
• When you're ready to eat your soup, let it thaw in the refrigerator.
• Reheat in a pot on the stovetop. Once fully warmed through, stir in your cream cheese!

How long will creamy taco soup stay good?

Refrigerate your soup in an airtight food-storage container for 3-5 days! Reheat in a pot on the stovetop or simply use the microwave. Beans can be fairly absorbent, so your soup with probably be a little thick after refrigerating. Add a bit of water or broth if desired!

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