Wednesday, February 13, 2013

11 Easy Lunches to Lose Weight: Turkey Chili Taco Soup

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/3 pounds 99 percent lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 10 ounces RO*TEL Tomatoes and Green Chilies
  • 15 ounces canned or frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 16 ounces fat-free refried beans
  • 1 packet reduced sodium taco seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth

Directions:
  • In a large pot, brown turkey on medium heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. When cooked through, add onions and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Optional: Serve with a few baked tortilla chips and your favorite toppings such as low-fat sour cream, jalapenos, reduced-fat cheese, chopped scallions, onions, or chopped fresh cilantro. Freeze leftovers for individual portions for future meals. Serves 9 with a serving size of 1 1/4 cups.