Keto Creamy Beef Soup
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s keto-friendly, this Keto Creamy Beef Soup is going to be a new favorite!
It’s rich, cheesy, and hearty—perfect for cozy evenings or meal prepping a satisfying low-carb lunch.
Its a favorite in our household and I love that its low-carb yet feels decadent.
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Keto Creamy Beef Soup
Made with ground beef, cream cheese, and a touch of heavy cream, this easy keto soup delivers all the flavors of a comfort meal without the carbs.
The best part? It comes together in one pot, making it a simple weeknight dinner you’ll want on repeat.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Ground Beef Soup
- Creamy & filling – velvety texture from cream cheese and heavy cream
- Low-carb & high-protein – perfect for staying on track with keto or a low-carb lifestyle
- One-pot recipe – easy cleanup and minimal effort
- Nutrient-packed – made with beef bone broth for extra collagen and minerals
- Meal prep friendly – reheats beautifully for quick meals throughout the week
This is the kind of keto soup recipe that keeps you satisfied, warms you up, and still fits your macros.
Ingredients (6 servings)
- Ground beef
- Olive oil or butter
- Onion (optional, or use half for fewer carbs)
- Garlic
- Beef bone broth (or beef broth if that’s what you have on hand)
- Cream cheese
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (optional, for flavor)
- Heavy cream
- Smoked paprika
- Dried oregano
- Chili powder (optional, for spice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh spinach or kale, chopped (optional)
How to Make Creamy Beef Soup
Step 1. Cook the beef – In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
Step 2. Sauté onion & garlic – Add onion (if using) and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Step 3. Add broth & seasonings – Pour in beef bone broth (or regular beef broth), diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 4. Stir in cream cheese – Lower the heat. Add cubed cream cheese, stirring until melted into the soup.
Step 5. Make it creamy – Add heavy cream and spinach/kale. Simmer for 5–10 minutes so the soup thickens and flavors come together.
Step 6. Serve – Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with shredded cheddar, sour cream or fresh herbs if desired.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Spicy kick – Add jalapeños or extra chili powder for a little heat.
- Extra cheesy – Stir in shredded cheddar along with the cream cheese.
- Dairy-free keto option – Use coconut cream and a dairy-free cream cheese substitute.
- Low-carb vegetables – Mushrooms, zucchini, or cauliflower rice can be added without bumping up carbs too much.
- Boost nutrition – Stick with bone broth when possible—it’s richer in protein, collagen, and minerals than regular broth.
Nutrition (per serving, 1/6 of recipe with spinach & tomatoes, using bone broth)
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: ~34g
- Protein: ~25g
- Net Carbs: ~5g
Why This Keto Soup Works
This Keto Creamy Beef Soup hits all the right notes: it’s hearty enough to feel like a full meal, quick enough for a weeknight, and flexible enough to make with whatever low-carb veggies you have on hand.
Using bone broth instead of regular broth gives you a nutritional boost—extra protein, collagen for joint and gut health, and deeper flavor. But if all you have is regular beef broth, it’ll still turn out delicious!
It’s also a great meal prep keto recipe—make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it for lunch or dinner all week long. Just reheat and serve!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion diced (optional, or use half for fewer carbs)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef bone broth or beef broth if that's what you have on hand
- 1 8 oz black cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional, for spice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach optional, omit for lower carbs
Instructions
- Cook the beef – In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté onion & garlic – Add onion (if using) and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add broth & seasonings – Pour in beef bone broth (or regular beef broth), diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese – Lower the heat. Add cubed cream cheese, stirring until melted into the soup.
- Make it creamy – Add heavy cream and spinach/kale. Simmer for 5–10 minutes so the soup thickens and flavors come together.
- Serve – Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with shredded cheddar or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: ~34g
- Protein: ~25g
- Net Carbs: ~5g
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