Ground Turkey Taco Soup
Ground Turkey Taco Soup is a cozy, Mexican-inspired bowl with tender turkey, sweet corn, and hearty beans simmered in a tomato-chile broth. Bright lime and cilantro lift the warm taco spices, while olives add a savory pop. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual game-day gathering when you want something filling yet fresh.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Turkey Taco Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and add the ground turkey. Cook, stirring, until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Transfer the turkey to a bowl and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, cook and stir the onion until nearly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery. Continue cooking and stirring until tender, about 8 more minutes.
- 3
Stir in the corn, about 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, and the cooked turkey. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Mix in the tomatoes with their juice, kidney beans, olives, and green chile pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and lime juice; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the chile halves and garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.
- Calories 260.79 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.29 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 39.98 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.76 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1063.77 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 7.12 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 9.06 g --
- Added Sugars 1.76 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 120.39 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 626.24 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 102.32 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 25.96 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Turkey Taco Soup is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 260.79 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Turkey Taco Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Corn. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Taco Soup?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Turkey Taco Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ground Turkey Taco Soup healthy?
- Ground Turkey Taco Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 260.79 calories and 8.29 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1063.77 mg (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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