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A bowl of creamy taco soup topped with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro
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Healthy High Protein Creamy Taco Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) low-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 16 oz low -sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess rendered fat.
  • Add the diced onion and garlic to the beef and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Incorporate the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth into the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Remove the pot from the heat source.
  • In a separate small bowl, temper the Greek yogurt by whisking in 1/4 cup of the warm soup broth until smooth.
  • Stir the tempered yogurt mixture into the soup until fully incorporated and the broth becomes creamy.
  • Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro before serving hot.