Description
Warm up your evenings with this easy Taco Soup loaded with smoky turkey bacon, fresh veggies, and cozy spices for a comforting and satisfying meal. This hearty, flavorful one-pot dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals, offering a balanced texture and vibrant colors that bring friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Base
- 8 slices turkey bacon
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Liquids and Sauces
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and fragrant. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers to the pot. Stir frequently and cook until vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Spices and Liquids: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and paprika over the softened veggies and stir well. Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir to combine evenly.
- Stir in Beans, Corn, and Natural Gelling Agent: Add rinsed black beans, corn, and a pinch of natural gelling agent. Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish with Turkey Bacon and Season: Chop the cooked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and stir into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust spices as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spices like chili powder and cumin for a more vibrant aroma and taste.
- Apple cider vinegar (natural) brightens the soup and balances richness.
- Simmer the soup gently over low heat to preserve fresh vegetable textures and deepen flavors.
- Add more natural gelling agent gradually if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Customize your soup with toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, plant-based sour cream, and shredded plant-based cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Taco Soup, turkey bacon soup, gluten free soup, vegetarian Worcestershire soup, easy soup recipe, plant-based cheese, comforting soup
