Heart-Healthy Hearty Taco Soup

Dive into a warm, flavorful bowl of *Heart-Healthy Hearty Taco Soup*, a perfect blend of bold Tex-Mex spices and wholesome ingredients designed to nourish and satisfy. This easy-to-make soup features extra-lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, hearty beans, and sweet corn, all simmered in a rich, low-sodium chicken broth infused with taco seasoning, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for just the right kick. Packed with protein, fiber, and punchy flavors, this one-pot wonder is not only delicious but also heart-smart, making it a guilt-free comfort food you’ll love. Customize each serving with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish, and enjoy a quick, healthy meal in just 45 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or any time you're craving something hearty yet healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Stir the vegetables into the browned turkey evenly.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, taco seasoning, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Stir in half of the chopped cilantro just before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with the remaining cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3696.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2116.7

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 6376.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.9g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 195.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 552.4mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 6075.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 13.9%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 50.9%