Turkey Taco Soup
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Serves: 4
“Taco bout” the perfect winter meal: taco soup is easy, hearty and filled with protein. This simple recipe is made with canned beans and premade seasonings so all you have to do is drop everything in the pot. Chef tip: this dish can also be made with dry beans, just be sure to soak them overnight beforehand. And with Jennie-O Ground Turkey on sale this week at Brookshire’s, now is the perfect time to give it a go!
Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 onion, diced
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth
10 oz frozen corn
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
1 packet ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix
Directions:
Spray large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add ground turkey; cook until browned. Add onions; cook until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, corn, bell pepper and seasonings. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Nutritional Information: Calories: 661, Fat: 16 g (3 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 124 mg, Sodium: 2251 mg, Carbohydrates: 77 g, Fiber: 21 g, Protein: 52 g.
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Chef Tips
Ground Turkey Done Right!
If you want to get the best nutrition out of your ground meat, here are a few simple tips:
- Ground turkey is on par with beef when it comes to cholesterol, so simply choosing turkey instead of beef isn’t going to reduce the amount of cholesterol you’re eating. Look for a fat-free version if you goal is less cholesterol.
- When it comes to saturated fat, ground turkey does perform better than beef, however, to significantly reduce the fat content of regular turkey, you can drain the fat from the skillet after browning, blot it with a paper towel or rinse the ground meat in hot water before completing your dish.
- Use portion control. It’s easy to get carried away with the size of the burgers you make or that second helping of self-serve style tacos, so pay attention to how much you’re eating to make sure you don’t go overboard.
More Ground Turkey Recipes
Can’t get enough ground turkey? We understand! While our Turkey Taco Soup is pretty great, we know you want variety in your turkey eating. Other delicious ground turkey options include burgers, meatballs, sloppy joes, meatloaves, and turkey skillets. For something a little less meat focused, you can try turkey stuffed peppers (bell or poblano are great options), a turkey ragu over fresh pasta or other Mexican style dishes like nachos, enchiladas or empanadas. There are a ton of different variations on many of these dishes to try, so start experimenting!
