Turkey Taco Soup

Loaded with veggies, beans, and spices, the flavorful Mexican-inspired ground turkey taco soup is hearty and easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• 1 green chile pepper, halved lengthwise
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 1.25 pounds ground turkey
• 1.5 cups frozen corn
• 0.5 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and stir in ground turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Transfer turkey to a bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Cook and stir onion in the same pot until nearly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery. Continue to cook and stir until tender, about 8 more minutes.

Step 3

Stir in corn, about 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, and cooked turkey. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, olives, and green chile pepper. Pour in chicken broth, water, and lime juice; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chile halves and garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.