Warm up with Homemade Ground Turkey and Black Bean Soup
Enjoy a hearty Homemade Ground Turkey and Black Bean Soup, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- - Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing vegetables
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 cups Chicken Stock Or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Or chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Or smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Powder Or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Or to taste
For the Protein & Veggies
- 1 pound Cooked Turkey Shredded or bite-sized pieces
- 1 can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen
For the Brightness & Freshness
- 1 lime Lime Zest/Juice Or lemon if limes aren't available
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, and zest and juice the limes.
Cooking
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Then, add cumin, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, salt, and chipotle powder, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the black beans (with their liquid), corn, cooked turkey, and lime zest. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
Notes
This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings or additional veggies.