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Easy Crockpot Ground Turkey Taco Soup (30-Minute Meal)

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This hearty and flavorful taco soup is made with ground turkey, beans, corn, and tomatoes, simmered in a crockpot for a comforting meal that comes together in about 30 minutes of active time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade blend)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground turkey: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess liquid if needed.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add diced onion to the skillet with the turkey and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Transfer to crockpot: Dump the turkey mixture into the slow cooker.
  4. Add remaining ingredients: Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. Taste and adjust: About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning (add more salt, cayenne, or hot sauce as desired).
  7. Serve with toppings: Ladle into bowls and let everyone customize with their favorite toppings.

Notes

For best flavor, brown the turkey first and sauté the aromatics. The soup tastes even better the next day. To thicken, mash some beans or let it simmer uncovered. For a vegetarian version, use extra beans and vegetable broth.

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Keywords: taco soup, ground turkey, crockpot, slow cooker, easy, 30-minute meal, healthy, gluten-free

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