Butternut Squash Noodle Soup with Turkey

Using spiralized butternut squash as an alternative to pasta, this soup is loaded with fall flavors and gets its smoky spiciness from ground chipotle. The ideal soup to warm you up on cold winter days. Perfect for using up leftover turkey.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 28 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 125 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• ½ white onion, chopped
• 2 cups diced cooked turkey
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• ¾ teaspoon Mexican oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper, or to taste
• ¾ butternut squash, peeled and cut into noodle shapes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, celery, onion, garlic, Mexican oregano, and ground chipotle in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir butternut squash and turkey into the broth mixture; simmer until turkey is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.