Description
Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, this keto-friendly Queso Soup is packed with ground beef or sausage, cheddar cheese, and mild green chiles. It's a comforting, low-carb meal that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s customizable with your favorite protein, spice level, and toppings.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Ground beef or sausage
- Onion, chopped
- Green bell pepper, chopped
- Minced garlic
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Beef or vegetable broth
- Cream cheese, softened
- Mild green chiles
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional Thickener: cornstarch + cold water
Instructions
Instructions:
- In a 4-quart Dutch oven or stock pot, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat. Drain off any grease.
- Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
- Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the softened cream cheese, green chiles, and shredded cheddar cheese. Whisk vigorously until the cream cheese and cheese are fully melted and the soup is smooth.
- For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir this mixture into the soup until thickened, if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese, fresh tomatoes, green onions, or chopped avocado.
Notes
- You can swap the protein with ground turkey, shredded chicken for a different flavor.
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for an extra spicy kick.
- Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini to boost the veggie content.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
