Description
A delightful blend of comfort food with health-conscious ingredients, this creamy taco soup is quick to make and packed with protein, making it a satisfying weeknight dinner option.
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
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, green chilies (if using), black beans, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, add cubed cream cheese and stir until it melts and incorporates smoothly into the soup.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and everything is creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, if desired.
Notes
Use low-fat cream cheese for a healthier option. You can customize the soup with different cheeses or add spicy ingredients if you prefer a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg