Southwestern Turkey Soup

This turkey soup is a flavorful way to use up leftover turkey, with tomatoes, green chiles, and spices for a zesty twist on Thanksgiving leftovers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 1.5 cups shredded cooked turkey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine broth, canned tomatoes, turkey, fresh tomatoes, onion, green chiles, garlic, and lime juice in a large pot over medium heat; season with cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; simmer 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in avocado and cilantro; simmer until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot, topped with Monterey Jack cheese.