Description
A hearty, creamy taco soup loaded with lean ground turkey, beans, and cheese, delivering 28g of protein per serving in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this comforting soup is as nutritious as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Add taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cubed cream cheese, stirring 2–3 minutes until melted and creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
For lower calories, replace half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Make dairy-free with cashew cream and nutritional yeast. Add bell peppers, corn, or zucchini for more vegetables. Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: high protein taco soup, creamy taco soup, easy taco soup, healthy taco soup, weeknight dinner, protein-rich soup