Instant Pot Low Carb Taco Soup with Cream Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Low Carb Taco Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon onion flakes (optional); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 20 ounces diced tomatoes with chilis (Rotel); 32 ounces beef broth; salt & pepper (to taste); 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; sour cream; sliced black olives; sliced jalapeño peppers; cheddar cheese (shredded)

Published: Sep 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 17, 2020 by Lisa MarcAurele 111 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure

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Additional Info

Net Carbs: 7 g | % Carbs: 7.2 % | % Protein: 27.8 % | % Fat: 64.9 % | SmartPoints: 13

Values

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    [monounsaturated_fat] => 4
    [cholesterol] => 123
    [sodium] => 831
    [potassium] => 261
    [fiber] => 1
    [sugar] => 4
    [vitamin_a] => 1450
    [vitamin_c] => 6.6
    [calcium] => 70
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The Instant Pot cuts the cooking time for this simple low carb taco soup recipe. After the cooker reaches desired pressure, it’s done in 15 minutes!

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Instant Pot Makes Cooking Easy
Low-Carb Ingredients For Keto Taco Soup
How To Make Keto Taco Soup In the Instant Pot
Instant Pot Keto Taco Soup Toppings
How To Store Instant Pot Keto Soups
Instant Pot Low Carb Taco Soup Recipe
OTHER RECIPES TO TRY
Instant Pot Low Carb Taco Soup

Instant Pot Makes Cooking Easy

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I don’t want to be spending too much time cooking. That’s why I need to revisit using my Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.

If you don’t have one of these handy machines, you should definitely look into getting one. Not only does it pressure cook, but it can be used to sauté, steam, slow cook, and make yogurt.

I decided to test out the soup setting with this low carb taco soup. The inspiration for the recipe is from Linda at Genaw.com.

Since I didn’t have a lot of time to babysit the stove or wait around for the slow cooker to finish, the Instant Pot seemed like the way to go. And, it certainly saved tons of time!

Pressure cooking is brand new to me, but it’s been around for a long time. I still have an old stovetop pressure cooker still in the box which I bought to can garden vegetables.

I love to cook, but with my busy schedule, I don’t have enough time to really play in the kitchen. That’s what so great about using the Instant Pot to make this low carb taco soup.

Low-Carb Ingredients For Keto Taco Soup

low carb taco soup with instant pot and toppings

Here is what we used in this recipe. I’ll also share some variations and ingredient swaps you can make.

Note: The entire recipe is in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Ground Beef – If you want to make turkey taco soup, use ground turkey instead. You can also swap it out with ground chicken or sausage if you want it a little spicier.
Onion Flakes – These are optional. You can also use fresh-chopped onions too.
Garlic Cloves – If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can sprinkle some garlic powder in the chili instead.
Chili Powder
Cumin
Diced Tomatoes With Chilis – My favorite brand is Ro*Tel. If you leave these out it will decrease the carb count, but it gives it a lot of flavors so leave them in.
Beef Broth -You can also use beef stock instead.
Cream Cheese – Farmer’s cheese is a good substitute if you don’t have cream cheese.
Heavy Cream

How To Make Keto Taco Soup In the Instant Pot

The typical soup recipe requires simmering on the stove for a while or using the crockpot to slow cook. By cooking this recipe under pressure, the soup only needed a total of 15 minutes in the Instant Pot.

I cooked the soup for 10 minutes on the “Soup” setting then allowed the pressure to release for 5 minutes.

However, I later discovered that it’s better to cook the soup for only five minutes and then let it sit for ten minutes after releasing pressure before removing the lid.

Either way, it’s only a total of only 15 minutes of cooking after reaching pressure for this Instant Pot taco soup.

Instant Pot Speeds Up Taco Soup Prep Time

The preparation time for the soup requires even less time. I took about 5 minutes to brown the meat on the “Sauté” setting, then all the other ingredients are dumped in.

With such speed, why would you cook this low carb taco soup any other way? I suppose price could be a factor as the Instant Pot isn’t cheap. But, with all the time you save, it’s well worth that initial cost.

I also love that the meat can be browned right in the same pot. Although some crock pots do have that feature, it’s not a standard feature on most slow cookers.

Don’t Use A Pressure Cooker to Cook Dairy

It’s recommended not to pressure cook dairy. Therefore, it’s best to add in the cream cheese and cream after pressure cooking.

Please remember to add the dairy at the very last step. The soup will be hot enough that the cream cheese and dairy will melt right away!

Change Up The Taco Soup Spice Blend

You can change up the seasoning blend as you like for this soup. I used a spice blend that’s similar to what I used in my Mexican Beef with Zucchini recipe.

Instant Pot Keto Taco Soup Toppings

You can top this tasty low carb soup any way you like!

I like to add in some:

Cheese
Black olives
Jalapeno
Avocado
Sour cream

The toppings can add a bit more carbs so be careful if you are on a strict carb diet. The tomatoes also have natural sugar so I try not to go overboard with them.

How To Store Instant Pot Keto Soups

You should always store your leftover soups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

Can You Freeze The Soup?

Yes, you can freeze the soup. If you want, you can mix all the ingredients together and store them in a freezer bag. They will last about 4 months in the freezer.

To store soup in the freezer, lay the cooled soup that’s in a freezer bag flat on a cookie or baking sheet and put both in the freezer. This will let the soup freeze flat. After it is frozen, you can remove the baking tray.

When you are ready to eat the soup, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat it on the stove for the best results.

Instant Pot Low Carb Taco Soup Recipe

If you haven’t cooked soup in the Instant Pot yet, give this soup recipe a try. You may never go back to cooking soup on the stovetop again!

Do you have an Instant Pot? If so, what’s your favorite food to make in it? I love making Instant Pot Meatloaf!

OTHER RECIPES TO TRY

Looking for more tasty keto soups that are easy to throw together? Check out a few of these favorites:

Keto Chili is bursting with flavor and can be made on the stove, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot!
Low Carb Cream of Chicken Soup with bacon is a rich, creamy, one-pot soup that’s hearty enough to be served as a main course.
Sinigang Soup is a classic Filipino sour soup. This version features shrimp and vegetables in a base of tamarind broth. It’s simply delicious!
Keto Chicken Chili is a thick, tasty dish that is totally dairy free.
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup made with cheese and sausage is a comforting dish that’s super flavorful, yet so easy to make!

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First Published: May 26, 2017… Last Updated: September 10, 2020 with updated images and additional recipe information.

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