Southwestern Turkey Soup

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This Southwestern turkey soup is 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 cornbread.

Submitted by Doug Matthews
Updated on September 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey

  • 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

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

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184 Calories
10g Fat
12g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 164mg 13%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 494mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.