Easy Cheesy Taco Soup

Cheesy Taco Soup is so easy to make in just one pot! Ground turkey, chili beans, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and salsa simmer in chicken broth. Add some Velveeta cheese for the smoothest cheesy taco soup ever.

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword cheesy taco soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people (1 cup each)

Calories 299kcal

Author Jessica

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can (14.5 oz) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) chili beans do not drain
1 can (15 oz) black beans drained & rinsed
1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes do not drain
1 can (15 oz) corn drained
1 cup salsa
8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed

Instructions

In a large soup pot (with a lid), over medium-high heat, add olive oil, ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Cook and crumble until ground turkey is no longer pink. Drain excess liquid/grease.
Add the chicken broth, chili beans, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and salsa into the soup pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover with the lid. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the cubed Velveeta cheese and cover with the lid. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the Velveeta is melted. Stir together to combine.
Serve with your favorite taco soup toppings. We love tortilla chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Notes

Chicken Broth - Recipe has been tested with reduced sodium chicken broth. If you use full salt chicken broth then just be sure to reduce the salt slightly (1/2 teaspoon).

Velveeta Cheese - I know I will get people wanting to substitute this ingredient. Just try it once! It's so good in soup because it makes it perfectly cheesy and smooth. If you use shredded cheese, it may work, I just can't say what it will be like because it definitely won't melt as smooth.

Chili Beans - These are pinto beans in a chili sauce. You can get them in 'mild', 'medium', or 'hot' heat. They will specifically say chili beans on the can and you will find them by the other canned beans in the store.

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