Keto Hamburger Soup with Cream Cheese
Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Keto Hamburger Soup with Cream Cheese:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped into small pieces
- 4 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or a blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Once browned, remove any excess fat.
- Add chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the chopped cauliflower and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the cauliflower to slightly brown.
- Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice) into the pot. Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once the cauliflower is tender, lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Slowly add the cream cheese mixture to the soup, stirring continuously until it’s well incorporated. Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
This keto hamburger soup with Cream Cheese is a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal option. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor while keeping your carb intake in check. Enjoy!