Description
A warm and hearty soup filled with seasoned meat, beans, and a creamy, flavorful base, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Taco seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) green chilies, undrained (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the ground turkey or chicken.
- Once browned, stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for one more minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, and black beans. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Mix in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings.
Notes
Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, creamy taco soup, high protein, comforting food, easy recipe