Pumpkin Turkey Soup

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This is the perfect soup for a chilly evening or a fall afternoon. I have been asked for this recipe over and over again, it's always a crowd pleaser! It's a little spicy, but the sour cream and cheddar balance out the flavors perfectly.

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora
Published on May 21, 2020
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced

  • ½ cup diced jalapeno peppers

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  2. Mix in chicken broth, pumpkin puree, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, and tomato. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and cumin.

  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, at least 20 minutes. Serve topped with remaining Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Cook's Note:

Ground chicken can be used instead of turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

439 Calories
28g Fat
21g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1673mg 73%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 137mg 152%
Calcium 358mg 28%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 888mg 19%

* 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.