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This Keto Cheesy Tortilla Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic, without the added carbs. Packed with tender chicken, cheese, and spices, it's a comforting dish perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced. 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno, diced optional. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp chili powder. 4 cups chicken broth. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup heavy cream. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Put in the diced chicken thighs and cook until they turn brown. Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and jalapeno if using. Saut until the onions become clear. Add the chili powder and ground cumin and mix well. Add chicken broth and tomato chunks, and then bring to a simmer. For 15 to 20 minutes, let the soup cook slowly. Add heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until the heavy cream melts and the cheese is smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot with chopped fresh cilantro on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

This slow cooker beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, filled with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors. Perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd, it's easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Salt and black pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 onion, diced. 4 carrots, sliced. 3 celery stalks, sliced. 1 lb baby potatoes, halved. 4 cups beef broth. 2 tablespoons tomato paste. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1 bay leaf. 1 cup frozen peas.

Instructions: Mix the beef cubes with the flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until they are well covered. Put olive oil in a big skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Put in the beef cubes and cook them until all sides are browned. Put the beef in the slow cooker. Garlic, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes should all be put in the slow cooker. Along with the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, and tomato paste, mix the beef broth in a different bowl. Pour the mix over the things that are already in the slow cooker. Put the lid on top and set the timer for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and mix them in. Throw away the bay leaf when it's done, and serve hot. Have fun!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This hearty slow cooker beef stew is a comforting meal perfect for chilly days. Tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a flavorful broth until everything is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 4 cups beef broth. 1 cup red wine optional. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 onion, diced. 4 carrots, sliced. 4 potatoes, diced. 2 stalks celery, sliced. 1 bay leaf.

Instructions: Put flour, salt, pepper, and thyme in a bowl and mix them together. Toss the beef cubes in the mix so that they are covered all over. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. On all sides, brown the beef cubes. Put the beef in the slow cooker. Place the bay leaf, garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery in the pot. Add the beef broth and wine to the slow cooker and mix them together. Leave the lid on and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat and vegetables are soft. Throw away the bay leaf before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

For a cozy meal, this beef stew made in a slow cooker is hearty and comforting. As the vegetables and herbs cook with the beef in the slow cooker, it gets tender and flavorful. Everyone in the family will love this dish, especially when it's cold outside.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed. 4 potatoes, diced. 3 carrots, sliced. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups beef broth. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic. Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes over the ingredients. Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This Thai green curry spinach soup is comforting and full of flavor. It is also paleo and vegan-friendly. This soup is great for a cozy meal on a cold day because it is full of colorful vegetables and smells great thanks to the Thai green curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice.

Ingredients: 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk. 2 cups vegetable broth. 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste gluten-free. 1 tablespoon coconut sugar. 2 cups spinach leaves, packed. 1 cup sliced mushrooms. 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. 1 tablespoon tamari sauce gluten-free. 1 tablespoon lime juice. Salt to taste. Optional: Cooked rice or rice noodles for serving.

Instructions: In a large pot, combine coconut milk, vegetable broth, Thai green curry paste, and coconut sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, mushrooms, carrot, and red bell pepper to the pot. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in tamari sauce and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot, optionally over cooked rice or rice noodles. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

When it's cold outside, this hearty beef chili with beans is the best thing to eat. It's a filling meal that will warm you up from the inside out. The spices and vegetables give it a lot of flavor.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bell pepper, chopped. 2 cans 14.5 oz each diced tomatoes. 2 cans 15 oz each kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 2 cups beef broth. 2 tablespoons chili powder. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

A hearty and tasty beef stew that is cooked slowly in a crockpot until it is just right. Great for cool fall nights!

Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef. 4 carrots, sliced. 3 potatoes, cubed. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 4 cups beef broth. 1 can diced tomatoes. 1 tsp thyme. 1 tsp rosemary. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tbsp flour optional, for thickening.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender. If desired, mix flour with a bit of water to form a paste and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes