Southwestern Turkey Soup

Description

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.

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

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat
  2. combine turkey
  3. broth
  4. canned tomatoes
  5. green chiles
  6. fresh tomatoes
  7. onion
  8. garlic
  9. and lime juice. Season with cayenne
  10. cumin
  11. salt
  12. and pepper. Bring to a boil
  13. then reduce heat
  14. and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  15. Stir in avocado and cilantro
  16. and simmer 15 to 20 minutes
  17. until slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowls
  18. and top with shredded cheese.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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