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Creamy High-Protein Taco Soup

Irresistibly Creamy High-Protein Taco Soup for Cozy Dinners

A warm, nourishing, and customizable Creamy High-Protein Taco Soup perfect for satisfying cravings while supporting fat loss goals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey or swap with ground chicken or beef
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced) or shallots/leeks
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans or kidney/pinto beans
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies or plain tomatoes
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh corn can substitute canned
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt or low-fat sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning for homemade mix combine cumin, chili powder, paprika
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice or substitute with lemon juice
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the turkey. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the lean ground turkey for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  2. Sauté the aromatics. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3–4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Add the taco seasoning, mixing well for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Incorporate remaining ingredients. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and broth, bringing to a simmer.
  5. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until soup thickens.
  6. Stir in Greek yogurt gently until the soup is creamy.
  7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great for meal prep; stores in the fridge for 4 days and freezes for 3 months. Adjust spice levels as desired.

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