How To Cook: Taco Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Put a big pot over medium heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and fully cook it, removing any excess grease.

Add a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes (undrained).

Add a 4 oz can of diced green chilies.

Add a 15 oz can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed).

Add a 15 oz can of black beans (drained and rinsed).

Add a 15 oz can of corn (drained).

Add 2 cups of reduced sodium beef broth.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic.

Stir everything together and bring it to a low boil.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

If you prefer a thicker soup consistency, continue cooking without the lid until satisfied.

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