If you’ve got hot dogs and ground beef, you can make this easy Keto Chili Dog Soup in just minutes! A guaranteed crowd pleaser, this is an easy keto dinner recipe the whole family can enjoy!
So let’s talk about this Keto Chili Dog Soup recipe! Hopefully you don’t think it sounds weird – it kind of felt like a no-brainer when I was making it! Then I tasted it and I knew it was going to be a winner!
It’s super easy (which you know I love) and the flavors are fantastic! I recommend using a good quality hot dog, preferably with a natural casing so you get that snap when you bite into them – perfection!
I spent a large part of my childhood in New Britain, CT and there is a famous hot dog joint there called Capital Lunch. Have any of you heard of it? They make the best chili dogs EVAH, and have been featured in numerous magazines and foodie television shows because of it.
When I was growing up we lived within walking distance of Capital Lunch and I remember heading over there often because you could get two amazing chili dogs, a can of soda, and a bag of chips for around $1.50 – crazy cheap and oh so satisfying!
They get their hot dogs from right around the block at Martin Rosol’s, which makes natural casing hot dogs, red hots, and some of the best kielbasa around. I used to love it when my mom would come home with that white cardboard box tied with twine because I knew what awesome deliciousness waited inside. No summer picnic was without them!
Anyway, this keto chili dog soup is an ode to my childhood and the Capital Lunch chili dogs – though I’m not claiming in any way that the chili flavor in this soup is as good as theirs. That would be blasphemy!
My personal favorite way to eat a chili dog is with mustard, raw onions, and good quality sauerkraut, so that’s what I topped my Keto Chili Dog Soup with. I also added cilantro and avocados because I had some and I like them on my chili – it definitely worked for me on this low carb chili dog soup as well.
The beauty of this Keto Chili Dog Soup is that it makes the perfect base for whatever your favorite chili dog toppings are! Love cheese on yours? Throw some on there! You can prep a variety of toppings for your family or friends and let them all customize their bowls.
In fact this low carb chili dog soup would be a great Superbowl party recipe – you can make a huge batch and throw it in the crockpot, then prep a bunch of toppings and let people have at it! I guarantee it will be a huge hit!
Keto Chili Dog Soup – Low Carb
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Keto Chili Dog Soup has all the flavors of your favorite chili dog and can be customized with your favorite toppings! Perfect for entertaining, just throw it in the crockpot and go!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (90/10)
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa (I used Pace medium)
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard powder
- 4 good quality hot dogs, sliced
- 1/4 cup low sugar ketchup
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, salsa, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ground mustard, and sliced hot dogs in a medium sized pot.
- Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes (or 3 hours in a crockpot on low heat).
- Stir in the ketchup, mustard, and red wine vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with your favorite chili dog toppings.
Notes
Topping Suggestions: Chopped onions (raw or cooked), shredded cheese, sauerkraut, cilantro, avocado, or anything else you like!
Approx nutrition info per serving: 371 calories, 27g fat, 3g net carbs, 25g protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Keto Soup Recipe
- Method: Stovetop or Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 371
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
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Linda says
Thanks, once again, for a great recipe! My hub requested a 9 bean soup….. Oh how I wanted 9 bean soup… So I made this and I am oh so happy and grateful Mellissa. You rock.
Lea says
When my daughter was little, she named my similar recipe “chili puppies” because a chili dog was the hot dog not cut up!!
Muna Kenny says
This soup looks delicious and hearty. I love to have protein in my soup keeps me warm and full. Will try your recipe :)
Nancy H says
I made this using geound chicken instead of ground beef. The chili was very watery. I used the crock pot cooking it on high for three minutes. But i also left the lid on. So not sure if that made a difference. Any ideas?
Mellissa Sevigny says
You can cook it down uncovered to thicken it to your preference, but it is a chili dog “soup” so won’t be quite as thick as a true chili as written. Also ground chicken will behave differently than beef and has less fat so will give it a thinner consistency and mouthfeel than with beef!
barb w says
Is there anyway you can let us know the serving size and number of serving per dish. thanks for the nutrition info Going to try this out thanks
Sandy P. says
I love the looks of the recipe but I am anxiously awaiting your pics of Belize! It has always been a dream to live there. Let me know how it is!
Patricia says
Oh me too! We are strongly considering the move!
Sandy P. says
You must keep us all posted as to the real deal as to LIVING in Belize!
Deb Brandt says
Do you brown the hamburger first?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Nope!
Jan says
I am definitely a chili dog fan! This looks fabulous. I’m going to get some hot dogs to fix this on the weekend. Thanks!
Lori says
Yes! I am trying this week. You have outdone yourself on this one. I never thought to do this an I love hot dogs. Can’t wait. I already know how it will taste, what’s not to love?
Lena says
I’ve lived in central CT for most of my life and that fact that you just mentioned Capitol Lunch makes my entire day. I am very excited to try this recipe.