Paleo Taco Soup - HAVE NOT TRIED

Paleo Taco Soup

This recipe can also be prepared in the crock pot by completing through step two then cooking on low for 6-8 hours.

Ingredients:

·         grassfed ground beef - 1 pound

·         red onion - 1 medium, peeled and roughly chopped

·         fresh garlic - 4 cloves

·         chili powder - 1 Tbsp

·         ground cumin - 1 tsp

·         paprika - 1/2 tsp

·         garlic powder - 1/4 tsp

·         onion powder - 1/4 tsp

·         crushed red pepper - 1/4 tsp

·         dried oregano - 1/4 tsp

·         sea salt - to taste

·         freshly ground black pepper - to taste

·         chicken stock - 2 cups

·         roasted green chilies - 4 ounces (canned)

·         diced tomatoes - two 14-ounce cans, drained

·         salsa - 1 cup

Preparation:

1.    Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain fat.

2.    While beef cooks, place onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add to the ground beef, along with all remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.

3.    Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or more. The longer you allow the soup to simmer, the more flavorful it will be.

4.    To serve, spoon into shallow bowls and garnish with avocado. This soup is also great served over paprika cauliflower rice.

Adapted from whatigather.com in Fast Paleo Top 100 Recipes of 2012.