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Macro Friendly Taco Soup
A hearty and healthy soup that is perfect for fall. It's a bonus that the macros are so darn good! Filled with veggies, ground beef and black beans, this is like a tasty taco in a bowl. Top with avocado, cheese, chips or sour cream. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef 96/4
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots peeled and chopped, about 3 small
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 ear sweet corn kernels cut off
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes I used 1 can of Hunt's
- 1 packet taco seasoning 1/4 cup
- 15 oz black beans drained
- salt & pepper to taste
- any desired toppings: grated cheese, avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips etc..
Instructions
- Spray a large pot with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add in ground beef and break apart as it browns. Add in onion, carrots, bell peppers and corn. Saute until onions are mostly tender and ground beef is completely cooked, 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, taco seasoning, black beans, salt and pepper. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Divide between 8 bowls and serve with any desired toppings.
Notes
The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/8th of this recipe) are as follows: 267 calories, 4.8g F/22.2g C/28.6g P. Calculate toppings separately.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3377IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg
