Name: Easy Turkey Taco Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained); 15 ounce can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained); 15 ounce can corn (rinsed and drained); 3 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup mild salsa; 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes; 2-3 cups shredded turkey; 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

Recipe

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A super quick and hearty turkey taco soup made with beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and shredded roasted turkey.

Make the most of leftovers and whip up this hearty and crowd-pleasing turkey taco soup in less than 30 minutes!

large bowl of turkey taco soup topped with avocado and sour cream

Turkey Taco Soup Recipe

In my list of Thanksgiving leftover recipe ideas, this turkey taco soup has always been a favorite. Something about a hot bowl of taco soup hits the spot on chilly autumn and winter days.

It’s the kind of hearty soup I make year-round with chicken leftovers. It's so flavorful that you'll want to enjoy it more than once!

Ingredients

This soup combines shredded turkey with taco seasoning, corn (canned or frozen), canned green chilis to add a little heat, salsa, canned black beans (swap for pinto or your favorite variety of beans), and chicken broth.

Can You Use Ground Turkey?

Of course, having leftover roasted turkey on hand is seasonal, but ground turkey is something we often keep stashed away in the freezer. And you can make an epic ground turkey chili if that’s what you have. Just make sure it’s defrosted before you start cooking.

overhead view of pot of turkey taco soup

How to Make Turkey Taco Soup

This turkey taco soup takes about 20 minutes, but the longer it simmers, the better it tastes! Here’s how to make it:

Prep
Shred the turkey meat; this is similar to shredding chicken, and you can complete this step a few days in advance.
Sauté
In a large Dutch oven, sauté the corn, green chilis, and taco seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Simmer
Add the canned black beans, turkey, and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve.

How to Store This Soup

Once the turkey taco soup is cooked, allow it to reach room temperature, refrigerate it in the pot, or transfer it into airtight containers and store it for up to 4 days. You can even freeze this soup and reheat it for later!

overhead image of two bowls of chicken taco soup

More Recipes Using Leftover Turkey

Don’t feel like making a stuffing and turkey sandwich with the leftovers? I get it. Use leftover turkey to prepare a delicious turkey stew, a hearty turkey pot pie soup, or a satisfying turkey noodle soup. These Thanksgiving eggrolls are also amazing!

Easy Turkey Taco Soup

Servings: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

A super quick and hearty turkey taco soup made with beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and shredded roasted turkey.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounce can corn, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup mild salsa
15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
2-3 cups shredded turkey
2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

Instructions

Cook:

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Brown until the veggies are softened.
Add the salsa, tomatoes, shredded turkey, and broth. Bring to a boil before reducing the heat and simmering for 20 minutes.