Description
A comforting bowl of High Protein Creamy Taco Soup that combines lean turkey or chicken with creamy cheeses and zesty seasonings, perfect for busy weeknights.
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
- 1 (10 oz) can green chilies (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and add the cubed cream cheese.
- Stir until the cream cheese melts smoothly into the mixture.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it blends in entirely.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
This soup stores beautifully and can be made ahead of time. Add spicy ingredients for a kick or incorporate more vegetables for a veggie delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg