Southwestern Turkey Soup recipe

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrition Info

183.5 calories
carbohydrate: 11.9 g
cholesterol: 32.5 mg
fat: 9.8 g
fiber: 3.8 g
protein: 13.5 g
saturatedFat: 3.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 632 mg
sugar: 5.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chiles, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice. Season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Stir in avocado and cilantro, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowls, and top with shredded cheese.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

An interesting solution to the leftover Thanksgiving turkey dilemma. My 2 1/2 year old daughter helped me make it this year. I like to serve it with warm corn bread.

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