Description
A creamy, protein-packed taco soup that warms you and satisfies your cravings for hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10 oz) can green chilies, undrained (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey or chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices.
- Add the undrained diced tomatoes, undrained green chilies (if using), and the rinsed and drained black beans. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Then, reduce heat to low.
- Add the softened, cubed cream cheese to the simmering soup. Stir continuously until melted and smoothly incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and blended into the soup.
- Allow the soup to gently simmer for another 5-10 minutes on very low heat to let the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
Great for batch cooking and can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Customize spices for preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: taco soup, high protein, creamy soup, comforting meals