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Turkey Taco Soup

Turkey Taco Soup

A hearty and flavorful turkey taco soup, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. This easy recipe is packed with protein and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Ground turkey
  • 1 15 ounce can Diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 15 ounce can Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can Corn, drained
  • 1 10 ounce can Diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • to serve Tortilla chips
  • to serve Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
  • to serve Chopped cilantro or green onions (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, corn, Rotel (undrained), chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or longer for a richer flavor. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld.
  6. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and cilantro or green onions, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before serving. Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.