Heart-Healthy Hearty Taco Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with nutritious ingredients, Heart-Healthy Hearty Taco Soup is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring extra-lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, and a medley of beans, this recipe is brimming with fiber, protein, and rich, zesty flavors, thanks to taco seasoning, cumin, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Simmered in low-sodium chicken broth with no-salt-added tomatoes, it’s designed to be both delicious and heart-friendly. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy one-pot wonder is perfect for meal prep, offering wholesome satisfaction in every spoonful. Finish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a citrusy burst that takes every serving to the next level. Dive into a healthy taco-inspired soup that's as hearty as it is flavor-forward!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 sliced into wedges lime
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir the vegetables into the browned turkey evenly.
Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in half of the chopped cilantro just before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 6377 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.9 g | 268% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 195.4 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 28.3 mg | 157% | |
| Potassium | 6076 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
