Pumpkin Turkey Soup

This pumpkin puree-based soup with ground turkey, lots of bell peppers, and a terrific mix of spices is the perfect meal on a chilly evening.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup diced jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add turkey; cook and stir until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 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, black pepper, and cumin.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, at least 20 minutes. Serve topped with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and sour cream.