Easy Turkey Taco Soup
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This Easy Turkey Taco Soup is a quick one-pot dinner that's healthy, kid-approved, and perfect for busy weeknights. High in protein and fiber, it's simple and great for meal prep or leftovers.
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- 🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 6
- 📊 Calories: 359 per serving
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Why You'll Love This Easy Turkey Taco Soup
- Healthy and Filling - Packed with lean protein from ground turkey, fiber-rich beans, and veggies, this taco soup is a balanced meal that keeps the whole family satisfied.
- Quick and Easy - When I say easy, I mean this is super easy! Minimal prep, simple ingredients, and it only uses one pot. It doesn't get much simpler than this one!
- Family-Friendly and Freezer-Friendly - Kid-approved flavors everyone will enjoy, plus it makes a big batch so you can freeze leftovers for busy nights.
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- Onion & garlic - I prefer to use yellow onions in this recipe as I feel it blends well with the other ingredients and adds a subtle sweetness.
- Ground turkey - 97% lean ground turkey works well in this recipe. If you're using 99% lean, you may want to increase the seasonings to flavor it well as sometimes ultra lean turkey can tend to be somewhat flavorless. You can also use lean ground beef as well.
- Black beans - You can swap these for kidney beans if you prefer. Kidney beans have a similar hearty texture and mild flavor, so they hold up well and complement the other ingredients in this recipe.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Protein swap - Not a fan of ground turkey? You can use ground chicken, beef or even plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian option.
➡️ Spice it up - If you want a little kick, add diced green chiles or jalapenos. You can even add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for more spice!
➡️ Meal prep or freeze - This soup stays good in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days and freezes well up to 6 months. Store in single-serve containers for easy grab-and-go lunches.
How To Make This Easy Turkey Taco Soup
Step 1: Sautee onions in a large pot on the stove top until translucent. Add minced garlic.
Step 2: Add the turkey, chili powder, and cumin to the pot and mix well. Break up the turkey and cook until browned.
Step 3: Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, and corn to the pot. Mix well and bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 4: Serve with optional toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and tortilla strips or chips.
Yes! This soup actually tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Absolutely. Ground chicken, beef, or even plant-based crumbles all work well-just adjust the cooking time slightly if needed.
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Easy Turkey Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 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
- Optional toppings: green onion sour cream, shredded cheddar, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic to the pot and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Raise the heat to medium-high and add the turkey, chili powder, and cumin to the pot.
- Stir to mix well and break up the ground turkey with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until it is browned, about 7 minutes or so stirring and chopping 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. Stir every 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with optional toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and/or tortilla strips!
This is one of those super easy, yet delicious soup recipes that I can make for the family and everybody loves it! It's packed full of protein and fiber and I love the nutrition it provides!