Description
A creamy, high-protein soup made with lean ground turkey or chicken, black beans, and cheddar, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can green chilies (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, green chilies, black beans, and chicken broth, then stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Top with sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice for added flavor. Leftovers can taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 to 1¼ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg