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Amanda Patel

Taco Soup with Pumpkin & Turkey

A cozy, weeknight-friendly one-pot soup where ground turkey, beans, corn, and warm taco spices simmer in a silky pumpkin-based broth. It’s comforting, flexible, and full of fall flavor — perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (green or red), diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted if possible)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1–2 limes, juiced to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven At least 5 quarts, for simmering the soup.
  • sturdy spoon For breaking up meat and stirring ingredients.
  • ladle For serving the soup easily.

Method
 

  1. Add olive oil to a large pot and warm over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and diced onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes until turkey is browned and onion is soft.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and pumpkin purée. Cook for about 2 minutes until thickened and combined.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, broth, black beans, and corn. Stir well and scrape the pot to release any browned bits.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
  7. Turn off heat and stir in lime juice to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings: avocado, cheese, yogurt, cilantro, or tortilla strips.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings to your liking: avocado, Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips. For extra creaminess, blend a portion and stir back in. Soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.

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