Creamy Taco Soup

Avocados with Walnut-Herb Topping
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb ground sirloin
  • 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 diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 (32-oz) carton low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly; drain and return to pot.
  2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and cream cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Add tomatoes, broth, and cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with pepper to taste.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 3 avocados

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, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut avocados in half lengthwise; remove pits. Top avocados with nut mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
438
245
683
Fat (g) 32 23 55
Sat. Fat (g) 17 3 20
Protein (g) 28 4 32
Carb (g) 9 10 19
Fiber (g) 2 7 9
Sodium (mg) 1138 104 1242

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