Easy Skinny Turkey Taco Soup {Gluten Free}

A super easy turkey taco soup bursting with flavor, gluten-free, high in protein and boasting only 400 calories per serving. So comforting on a cold winter night! 

Ok guys, raise your hand if you’d rather be a bear in hibernation mode, sleeping all day in her warm hole instead of having to leave your house and step outside in the cold!?‍

I’m actually putting both my hands up if you can’t tell. I feel you guys. I’ve had my dose of comfy sweaters and beanies, and I’m so ready for Spring and warmer weather already! (Can you tell I lived in Australia for too long?!)

The holidays are over and now there’s nothing too exciting about the grey and cold weather. Except maybe this turkey taco soup!

Because cold winters mean loads of warming, hearty soups, stews + chilies and that, I love ????

Turkey Taco Soup - high in protein, but only 400 calories per bowl!

This turkey taco soup is actually a mix between a soup and a ground turkey chili because it’s pretty thick.

It’s like a runny chili, I guess? I love this texture but if you’re really after a soupy soup, then add a bit more water (but don’t you worry, everything’s explained in the recipe).

Out Mexican-inspired turkey taco soup is packed with flavor thanks to the addition of both taco and ranch seasonings. The ground turkey and beans make this soup super high in protein but it’s only 400 calories for a big filling bowl.

And did I mention the taco soup toppings? You have got to add at least some fresh cilantro leaves and a few slices of avocado.

Tortilla chips are not mandatory but highly recommended. So delicious!

Tips for making this recipe:

• Texture: This soup has the consistency of a runny chili. Feel free to add another ½ to 1 cup of water for a more liquid consistency.
• Taco seasoning: to avoid added sugar, too much salt and preservatives, I make my own using this recipe.
• Ranch seasoning mix: to avoid added sugar, too much salt and preservatives, I make my own using this recipe.
• Make it dairy free: leave out the buttermilk powder in the ranch seasoning if making homemade, or leave our ranch seasoning altogether if store-bought.

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3.5 from 2 votes

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Easy Skinny Turkey Taco Soup {Gluten Free}

A super easy turkey taco soup bursting with flavors, high in protein and boasting only 400 calories per serving.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Keyword glutenfree, taco soup, Tex-Mex

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 408 kcal

Author Marie

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 2 lbs ground turkey 900 g, or extra lean ground beef
• 1 can kidney beans 14 oz, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn 14 oz, drained and rinsed
• 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
• 1 jalapeño pepper sliced
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning see notes
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix see notes
• 1 ½ cups water
• optional toppings: fresh cilantro leaves, corn tortilla chips, sliced avocado

Instructions

1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ground turkey, season with salt, break it into small bits with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.

2. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, taco seasoning, ranch mix, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings (cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, sliced avocado...). Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• Texture: This soup has the consistency of a runny chili. Feel free to add another ½ to 1 cup of water for a more liquid consistency.
• Taco seasoning: to avoid added sugar, too much salt and preservatives, I make my own using this recipe
• Ranch seasoning mix: to avoid added sugar, too much salt and preservatives, I make my own using this recipe 
• Make it dairy free: leave out the buttermilk powder in the ranch seasoning if making homemade, or leave our ranch seasoning altogether if store-bought 

Nutrition Facts

Easy Skinny Turkey Taco Soup {Gluten Free}

Amount Per Serving (1 bowl (⅙th))

Calories 408 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 111mg37%

Sodium 783mg34%

Potassium 992mg28%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 460IU9%

Vitamin C 18.7mg23%

Calcium 102mg10%

Iron 4.5mg25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.