Description
A comforting high protein creamy taco soup made with lean ground turkey or chicken, perfect for cozy nights.
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 olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in 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 simmer and then add cubed cream cheese.
- Toss in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
Great make-ahead option; leftovers can be stored for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg