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Taco Soup

A delightful and hearty dish packed with bold flavors and a satisfying texture, perfect for cozy dinners, casual gatherings, or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Lean ground turkey
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • 1 15 oz can Corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can Chili beans in chili sauce
  • 1 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes
  • 1 4 oz can Chopped green chiles
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by browning the lean ground turkey in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Once the turkey is cooked, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Simmering the Soup
  1. Add the chicken stock, drained corn, black beans, chili beans, crushed tomatoes, and green chiles to the pot.
  2. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
Final Seasoning
  1. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  2. Taste the soup and adjust the spices as needed.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve hot with fresh toppings like avocado, cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
  2. Consider serving with tortilla chips or cornbread.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or stovetop.