🌿 Mediterranean Cheesy Keto Taco Soup (Low-Carb, No Beans)

Less than ~6 net carbs per serving | Creamy | Flavorful | Keto | Mediterranean Twist

⭐ What Makes It Mediterranean?

• Uses olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic, and fresh herbs

• Adds zucchini, spinach, and roasted peppers instead of beans

• Includes feta, kalamata olives, and Greek yogurt option for topping

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🥘 Ingredients (4–6 servings)

Protein & Base

• 1 lb (450g) ground chicken or turkey (or beef if preferred)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Low-Carb Veggies

• 1 small zucchini, diced

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped

Mediterranean Seasoning Mix

• 1 ½ tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp coriander

• ½ tsp chili flakes or Aleppo pepper

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Broth + Creaminess

• 4 cups chicken broth

• ½ cup heavy cream
  (or coconut cream for dairy-light version)

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (Mediterranean twist)

• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)

Optional Mediterranean Toppings

• Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)

• Fresh parsley or cilantro

• Chopped cucumbers

• Kalamata olives (sliced)

• Extra feta

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🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until soft.
Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

2. Brown the meat

Add ground chicken/turkey/beef.
Cook until browned, breaking it apart.

3. Add seasoning

Stir in:
Paprika, oregano, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, pepper.
Cook 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.

4. Add vegetables

Mix in:

• Zucchini

• Roasted red peppers

• Spinach

Cook until slightly softened (3–4 minutes).

5. Add broth & simmer

Pour in chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 10–12 minutes.

6. Make it cheesy & creamy

Lower heat (don’t boil).
Add:

• Heavy cream

• Mozzarella/Jack

• Cream cheese
  Stir until fully melted and smooth.

7. Add feta last

Stir in ½ cup feta for Mediterranean flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Dollop of Greek yogurt

• Extra feta

• Fresh chopped parsley

• Olives or sliced cucumber

• A drizzle of olive oil on top

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❤️ Nutrition (Estimated per serving)

• Net Carbs: ~5–6g

• Protein: 25–30g

• Fat: 22–28g

• Calories: 350–420