Pumpkin Turkey Soup

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.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 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
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup diced jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

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, pepper, and cumin.

Step 3

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