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Healthy Taco Soup

Healthy Taco Soup: A Cozy, Flavorful Family Favorite

Healthy Taco Soup is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your table, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or substitute with ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Pinto Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 4 cups Fat-Free Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 medium Avocado diced or sliced
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Tortilla Strips homemade preferred

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • cooking spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, dice onion, mince garlic, and cut chicken into chunks.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion for 6–8 minutes, then add garlic.
  3. Combine the Main Ingredients: Stir in chicken, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, broth, and taco seasoning.
  4. Simmer the Soup: Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot, stirring to combine.
  6. Adjust and Taste: Taste the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and let everyone add their favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Make-ahead and freeze for later use. Cool completely before storing in fridge or freezer.

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