Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Soups On~Paleo Taco Soup

Y'all it has been downright cold here this past week.  While we do experience temps in the 30s from time to time in Atlanta over the course of the winter months, it generally lasts a day or two and then we jump back up into the 50s and 60s.  This system was here to stay!

Cold, chilly nights accompanied with a HUGE football game on the TV call for soup.  Good old comfort food.

I cannot take any credit for this one as hubby found it online, AND prepared it for us!  Winner winner, soup's for dinner!

Paleo Taco Soup



Ingredients:

2 lbs grass fed ground beef
1 zucchini, diced
1 red onion, diced
2 bell peppers, diced (we used one red, one orange as our daughter cannot eat green)
1 jalapeno, minced
2 cups tomatoes, diced (we used organic canned)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 cup tomato sauce
4 cups beef stock
1 tbsp cooking fat (we use Earth Balance Vegan Soy Free butter)
fresh cilantro (to garnish)
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Heat the cooking fat in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and onion, and cook 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the ground beef and brown 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle all the spices over the meat.  Season to taste and mix everything well.

Add the zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and jalapeno to the saucepan.

Pour in the tomato sauce and beef stock; give everything a good stir.

Cover, lower heat to medium, and let simmer 20 to 25 minutes.

Adjust the seasoning, and serve topped with fresh cilantro and sliced avocado.

The soups has a good hearty Mexican flavor, but not too spicy for those of you who don't care for a lot of heat.

Enjoy!!


10 comments:

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

There's just something so comforting about soup in the winter time. We've been cold here too. In fact, I'm wearing my fluffy robe over my clothes as we speak! Lol! And by "clothes" I mean sweat pants and a t-shirt. :)

Preppy Empty Nester said...

This looks positively delish, Lauren. Enjoy your week and stay warm!!

Andrea Nine said...

YES!!! I was hoping for this recipe!! YUM!!

Rustown Mom said...

We enjoyed stew last night - and our weather is not as cold as yours! This soup looks very comforting and rich!

Junkchiccottage said...

I have been making lots of soup this winter so far too. This one sounds really yummy. Enjoy the rest of the week.
Hugs,
Kris

Junkchiccottage said...

I have been making a lot of soups this winter too. This one looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
xoxo
Kris

NanaDiana said...

This sounds really good. My stomach just can't take any spices with the meds I am on but I am saving this for a later date.
Have a great Wednesday- xo Diana

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Looks quite yummy. Soups, stews and chili is always comforting. Thank you for you sweet visit. Happy Saturday.

Decor To Adore said...

It has been freezing here too. I love that this is a hearty soup. A must for my men. Have a happy Monday!

bj said...

Cold here, too...and we love hot soups...this sure looks good