Description
This healthy taco soup recipe is beyond delicious and so easy. It’s a hearty blend of lean ground turkey, black beans, corn, crushed tomatoes and seasonings, all simmered to perfection. An easy dinner option that’s kid friendly and quick to make!
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion or one small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or preferred ground meat
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (11-15 oz) can corn (Mexican-style, fiesta or regular), drained and rinsed
- 1 (4.5 oz) can green chiles (optional)
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted or regular crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or veggie or beef broth)
- 1 packet store bought taco seasoning or homemade
- Optional toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Corn or tortilla chips or strips
- Sliced or diced avocado or guacamole
- Squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
1. Heat about 1 teaspoon oil (or use cooking spray) in a pot over medium high heat. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it is browned.
4. Add remaining soup ingredients and turn heat down to a simmer.
5. Simmer for 10-30 minutes to bring the flavors together. Adjust thickness with water if desired.
6. Serve with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
SLOW COOKER OPTION: Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, including the raw ground meat. Stir well. Cook on high for 2 hours, or low for 4 hours.
VEGAN OPTION: Simply leave out the meat. You can double up on the beans too.
STORING LEFTOVERS: This soup will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days. It also freezes well. For freezing, once completely cooled place it in freezer safe containers or resealable gallon-sized freezer bags. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer the soup to the fridge and store overnight. When ready to serve, reheat it on medium heat on the stovetop. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6.1
- Sodium: 640.3
- Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 20.3
- Fiber: 2.2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 25.5