Description
High Protein Creamy Taco Soup delivers rich, creamy flavor with lean turkey, beans, and a cheesy finish— a protein-packed bowl perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (for extra protein and creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook ground turkey or chicken with onion over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and shredded cheese until soup is smooth and rich.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra protein, use a higher-protein yogurt or add an extra scoop of Greek yogurt on top.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 4 days; freeze for longer storage.
- Customize heat with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- If the soup seems too thick, thin with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: Approximately 345 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 780 mg
- Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 28 g
- Fiber: Approximately 9 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100 mg
Keywords: High Protein Creamy Taco Soup, protein-packed soup, creamy taco soup, lean turkey soup, easy weeknight dinner