Easy Turkey Taco Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth
• Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
5. Serve hot with optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1-cup serving:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm, comforting, and flavorful
• Can be customized to suit individual tastes
• Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick and easy meal

User Comments:

• "This soup is a lifesaver on busy nights! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family."
• "I love that I can throw this soup together with ingredients I already have on hand."
• "The best part about this soup is that you can adjust the spice level to your liking."
• "This soup is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold day."
• "I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ground turkey, you can substitute ground beef or chicken.
• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
• Add 1-2 teaspoons of taco seasoning to enhance the flavor if desired.
• To make the soup spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
• Serve the soup with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.