Easy Cheesy Taco Soup
This Easy Cheesy Taco Soup is a mealtime classic. The recipe uses ground turkey instead of ground beef to make this soup less heavy yet still filling. Ranch and taco seasonings, onion, oregano, and green chilis add bold flavors to this delicious soup. This is a great recipe for taco soup to make when you need a comforting meal. Its south-of-the-border taste will warm you up and fill your stomach. Top with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream when you're ready to serve.
Serves4 people
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package taco seasoning, low sodium preferred
- 1/2 package ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 can diced green chilis
- 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilis
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cup chicken broth, low sodium preferred
- Shredded cheese, for serving
- 8 ounce Velveeta cheese
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
Follow these easy instructions to make this Mexican-style soup recipe.
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Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and begin to brown. Add seasonings while browning the meat.
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When meat is cooked through, add red pepper and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
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Add remaining ingredients except the cheese. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Turn the heat off, and add the cheese in portions, stirring in each addition.
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Serve with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips.