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    Home ≫ Soup

    Turkey Taco Soup

    Updated February 28, 2022. Originally Posted September 19, 2020 By Nikole This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.

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    You'll love this delicious easy turkey taco soup recipe. It's simple to make and full of that Tex Mex flavor we all crave! This version is similar to chili but uses ground turkey instead of the ground beef and my homemade Easy Taco Seasoning mix. Perfect for lunch or dinner and ready in 30 minutes.

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    Why you'll love it

    It's quick and easy. What I love about this taco soup is how quickly it comes together--you just need 30 minutes and you'll have a piping hot lunch or dinner you and your family will love.

    It's made with easy to find fresh and pantry staples. This soup recipe relies on plenty of canned pantry staples. I like to keep these on hand at all times because I use them in so many of my favorite dishes. I like to stock up on ground turkey and keep it in the freezer so I can get a last minute dinner on the table.

    It's full of Tex Mex flavor. Since I grew up in Texas and right along the border, I'm always looking for ways to incorporate that familiar flavor in many of my dishes. This soup does just that! This version is mild, but feel free to add some fresh sliced jalepeños to kick the heat up a notch.

    what's in taco soup

    Homemade taco seasoning - but you can use packaged if you wish

    Ground turkey - you can use ground beef instead

    Beef broth - or chicken broth as a substitute

    Tomato juice - nice tomato flavor, sub with tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes.

    Black beans and pinto beans - sub kidney beans if desired

    Diced tomatoes with green chili - also known as Rotel, any spice level

    Onions and garlic - add bell peppers if desired, green or red

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    how to make taco soup

    Heat a stock pot or dutch oven coated with oil or cooking spray over medium heat. Add turkey, onions, and garlic. Cook until turkey is completely browned and no longer pink.

    cooking onion and turkey in a large pot

    Add taco seasoning and mix into meat until thoroughly combined.

    cooking ground turkey with taco seasoning

    Add broth, tomato juice, Rotel, black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

    adding beans and corn and mixing soup

    recipe notes and tips

    Use ground beef instead of ground turkey if desired. You can also use chicken or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

    To use a crockpot/slow cooker: brown ground turkey with onions and garlic in a skillet. Add to crockpot along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

    Try these toppings:

    • Crushed Tortilla Chips or Strips
    • Sliced Avocado
    • Sour Cream
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Pickled or fresh Jalepeños
    • Sliced Black Olives
    • Thinly Sliced Green Cabbage
    • Sliced Green Onions

    Gluten free - check all ingredient labels. Avoid wheat flour tortillas as a topping.

    Storage and reheating

    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.

    Freeze for 3 months for longer storage. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    To reheat: gently warm over medium heat in a sauce pan over medium heat.

    Simmer in a slow cooker on high until heated through, about 2 hours.

    Is turkey taco soup healthy?

    Yes, it's full of protein and vegetables. Use low sodium broth to reduce salt content and don't overload the soup with cheese and fried tortillas.

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    Taco Soup

    Recipe by Nikole Berg
    This easy and simple Taco Soup is the perfect lunch or dinner. This version is made with turkey instead of ground beef. Nothing is better than a quick soup the whole family can enjoy.
    4.93 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American, Mexican/Tex-Mex
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 202 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 teaspoon oil mild flavored
    • 1 lb ground turkey ground beef or chicken
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • 2-4 tablespoon Easy Taco Seasoning or 1 package store bought taco seasoning
    • 3 cups beef broth
    • 2-3 cups tomato juice  such as Campbell's, less for chunkier, more for soupier
    • 1 can Rotel  diced tomatoes and green chilies, not drained
    • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
    • 1 can pinto beans rinsed and drained
    • 15 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn  no need to thaw; or 15 oz can, drained
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Add oil to a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add turkey, onion and garlic and cook until meat is no longer pink.
    • Add taco seasoning and stir until completely combined.
    • Add broth, tomato juice, Rotel, black beans, pinto beans, and corn to pot, stirring to combine.
    • Simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes, uncovered. If desired, cover pot and simmer for 40 minutes more.

    Notes

    Use ground beef instead of ground turkey if desired. You can also use chicken or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
    I like low sodium taco seasoning mix if I don't use homemade. There is plenty of salt due to so many canned ingredients.
    Use about 2 cups of tomato juice and check consistency. Add more as desired. I like a lot of liquid in my soup because I like a lot of toppings!
    Simmer soup for up to an hour if desired.
    To use a crockpot/slow cooker: brown ground turkey with onions and garlic in a skillet. Add to crockpot along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
    Try these toppings:
    • Crushed Tortilla Chips or Strips
    • Sliced Avocado
    • Sour Cream
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Pickled or fresh Jalepeños
    • Sliced Black Olives
    • Thinly Sliced Green Cabbage
    • Sliced Green Onions
    Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for 3 months for longer storage. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 813mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword easy lunch soups, ground turkey recipes, ground turkey soup, turkey chili
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    Nikole is the creator and photographer behind The Travel Palate, a food and travel blog featuring quick and flavorful recipes and getaway guides. Nikole hopes to inspire your inner foodie whether you're in the kitchen or traveling on your next adventure.

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    Comments

    1. Kelsey G

      February 02, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      What do we do with the garlic cloves? I assume it gets added to the meat and onions...

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      • Nikole

        February 03, 2023 at 12:12 pm

        Yes ma'am add in with turkey, onions, and garlic! Thanks for noticing that omission!

        Reply
    2. Jules

      January 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! 🙂

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    3. Candie Jensen

      December 27, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely DELICIOUS and quite easy! I made this for Winter Taco Tuesday night and it was a hit! I’ll be making this in the regular!

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth

      August 29, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious!! My husband said, “Don’t lose this recipe!” And it was fast and easy.

      Reply
      • Nikole

        August 31, 2022 at 10:07 am

        That's awesome to hear, Elizabeth! Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    5. Jo Wright

      July 03, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      I made this recipe for my hubby who can't have a lot of salt so I rinsed the 2 cans of tri beans and used low sodium taco seasoning and no sodium beef broth. Topped it with sour cream cheese green onion and tortilla chips!

      Reply
    6. Denise

      January 02, 2022 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      This was fantastic. I used pinto beans with jalapeños and it gave it a little extra zip.

      Reply
      • Becky Tonti

        December 13, 2022 at 11:20 am

        Hello! As I'm making this I realize I don't have tomato juice. Can I use just plain tomato sauce?

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        • Nikole

          December 13, 2022 at 12:39 pm

          Hi Becky- Yes, you can make your own tomato juice by mixing tomato sauce and water at a 1:1 ratio, so for two cups of tomato juice mix 1 cup tomato sauce and one cup water. Hope that helps!

          Reply
          • SHELLEY

            February 04, 2023 at 9:18 am

            Thank you!

            Reply
    7. Melissa

      December 28, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, fast, and healthy taco soup. I can put together in the morning and have for lunch. Freezes well. Yummy!!

      Reply
      • Nikole

        December 28, 2020 at 10:58 pm

        Awesome! Thanks so much for the review Melissa!

        Reply

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