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Turkey taco soup served in a green bowl and set on a colorful southwestern style plated with a black napkin and spoon in the background.
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Turkey Taco Soup

If you're looking for a quick meal for a busy night, try this easy-to-make turkey taco soup.
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican & Southwestern
Keyword soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358kcal
Author Elizabeth Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion finely diced
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey lean but not turkey breast – we used 93% Lean 7% Fat
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes if desired
  • 1 28 ounce can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 15 ounce cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn
  • Salt to taste if needed

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic to the pot and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey, chili powder, cumin and crushed red pepper (if using) to the pot.
  • Stir to mix well and break up the ground turkey with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook approximately 5 – 7 minutes until it is browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans and corn to the pot. Raise the heat to high and stir the soup well to combine all of the ingredients.
  • When the soup comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot and simmer the soup for at least 20 – 25 minutes to let all those flavors develop and come together.
  • Stir the taco soup occasionally and keep it at a simmer. If it’s boiling too vigorously, lower the heat a bit.
  • Top the soup with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips or the toppings of your choice.
  • Taste and add salt, if needed.

Notes

  • Suggested toppings: Sour Cream, Chopped Cilantro, Green Onions, Tortilla Chips or Strips, Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Get rid of stringy pieces in the ground turkey by gently pressing and folding it with a fork destroying the pattern.
  • Try to not overwork the ground turkey, combine it just enough to get rid of the strings.
  • Do not add salt to the soup until you taste at the end. Use reduced sodium ingredients if you are sensitive to salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1768mg | Potassium: 1428mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 7mg