Turkey Taco Soup
Description
Loaded with veggies, beans, and spices, the flavorful Mexican-inspired ground turkey taco soup is hearty and easy to make.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
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1 onion, chopped
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2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 1/2 cups frozen corn
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1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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5 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup sliced black olives
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1 green chile pepper, halved lengthwise
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3 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water, or more as needed
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1/4 cup lime juice
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and stir in ground turkey. Cook and stir until turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Transfer turkey to a bowl; set aside.
2
Cook and stir onion in the same pot until nearly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and celery. Continue to cook and stir until tender, about 8 more minutes.
3
Stir in corn, about 1/4 cup cilantro, garlic, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, and cooked turkey. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Mix in tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, olives, and green chile pepper. Pour in chicken broth, water, and lime juice; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove chile halves and garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.