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Easy Turkey Taco Soup


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty bowl of turkey taco soup packed with protein and vibrant flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 oz) can green chilies
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
  • Shredded orange cheddar cheese, for serving
  • Cilantro, for serving
  • Diced red onion, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the olive oil and ground turkey. Brown the turkey, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. After browning, add the diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
  4. Stir in the salt, oregano, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and black pepper; mix well.
  5. Add the tomato paste and stir until incorporated.
  6. Pour in the canned tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, lime juice, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Add frozen corn and simmer uncovered for a few more minutes until heated through.
  9. Serve hot with toppings like sour cream, cheese, cilantro, onion, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered longer. Adjust seasonings to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg