Spicy Keto Taco Soup with Ground Turkey

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A fiery, creamy low-carb soup featuring lean ground turkey, tomatoes, and a kick of cumin, thickened with cream cheese for a satisfying meal. This Mexican-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Ground turkey, Olive oil, Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until no longer pink.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 medium diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juice) and 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 oz softened cream cheese. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until cream cheese melts and soup thickens.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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