Description
Healthy High Protein Creamy Taco Soup is a cozy, nourishing, high-protein meal you can enjoy any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken or lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup cooking cream
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken or beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cooking cream and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- If you want a lighter version, use low-fat cooking cream or a dairy-free substitute.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or a jalapeño pepper.
- This soup stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your taco seasoning is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: healthy high protein soup, creamy taco soup, chicken taco soup, protein-packed soup, easy dinner, meal prep soup