Turkey Taco Soup


YIELD: 10 1/2 cups

SERVES: 7

PREP TIME: 12 minutes

SERVING SIZE: 1 1/2 cups

COOKING TIME: 38 minutes

 

This is a great way for meat lovers to get some health-boosting beans. I’ve made the soup a bit brothy to keep the calories low and the portions large and filling. By using both broth and water, I’m able to serve up a large portion while keeping the sodium levels moderate.


INGREDIENTS

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)

4 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (15.5-ounce) can no-salt-added red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained

5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup water

1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1    In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat and soften the onions and bell pepper, about 7 minutes.

2    Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, and water. Stir.

3    Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 30 minutes.

4    Garnish each serving as desired with 1 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, etc.

 

CHOICES

1/2 Starch, 2 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 2 Protein, lean, 1/2 Fat

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories

210

           Calories from Fat

45

Total Fat

5.0 g

           Saturated Fat

1.5 g

           Trans Fat

0.1 g

Cholesterol

50 mg

Sodium

500 mg

Potassium

720 mg

Total Carbohydrate

18 g

           Dietary Fiber

5 g

           Sugars

6 g

Protein

21 g

Phosphorus

265 mg