Ground Turkey Taco Soup
This easy Turkey Taco Soup recipe features hearty ground turkey simmered with beans, corn, and green chiles. Serve hot with your favorite toppings for a quick, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- wooden spoon
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- can opener
- ladle
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1.25-ounce
Canned Ingredients
- 1 can black beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
- 1 can sweet corn 15-ounce, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10-ounce, undrained
Liquids & Seasonings
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- tortilla strips
- chopped fresh cilantro
- sliced jalapeño
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains and it is cooked through.
- Add the finely chopped onion and chopped bell pepper to the pot with the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and the entire packet of taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are well-coated on the meat and vegetables.
- Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained black beans, drained pinto beans, drained corn, 4 cups of chicken broth, and 1 cup of water. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
Add shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, or sliced jalapeños for delicious toppings.