Turkey Taco Soup

Soothing Mexica-themed soup which can be enjoyed as a light meal or with garnishes that can make it more sinful. Freezes well.

• 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
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 ½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
• 1 green chile pepper, halved lengthwise
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• ½ bunch chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In the same skillet, stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion is nearly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery. Continue to cook and stir until tender, about 8 more minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Mix in the tomatoes, kidney beans, green chile pepper, olives, 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 the remaining cilantro before serving.