Creamy Taco Soup

Avocados with Walnut-Herb Topping
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, cut into small pieces and softened
  • 2 (10-oz) cans tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (32-oz) carton beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a pot over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly; drain and return to pot. Add cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add cream cheese; cook until well blended, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and heavy cream. Add water until soup reaches desired consistency.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 avocados, pitted

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant.
  2. Combine nuts, basil, oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Top avocados with nut mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6

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