Low Sodium Hearty Taco Soup
Savor the bold, warm flavors of this **Low Sodium Hearty Taco Soup**, a guilt-free comfort meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and no-salt-added ingredients like diced tomatoes and black beans, this soup delivers all the satisfying richness of a classic taco without the excess sodium. Seasoned with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and simmered to perfection in low-sodium beef broth, it offers a wholesome and hearty experience in every spoonful. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simmering time that infuses incredible depth of flavor, this low-sodium recipe is a breeze to make and serves up to six. Featuring fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finishing touch, this taco soup is both heart-healthy and irresistibly delicious—a true game-changer for your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 15-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 lime lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground turkey to the pot; cook and crumble until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the low-sodium taco seasoning, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper, ensuring the turkey is well coated.
Pour in the low-sodium beef broth, no-salt-added diced tomatoes with their juices, and corn kernels; stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 999 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.5 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.6 g | 188% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 142.1 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 5208 mg | 111% | |
*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.
