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Southwestern Turkey Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Doug Matthews  PHOTO BY: hotcoco18 

"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."
Southwestern Turkey Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 102 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chiles, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice. Season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Stir in avocado and cilantro, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowls, and top with shredded cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by COOKINMOMMY1 
As written, I didn't like this recipe much, but thought it had potential. So... I doctored... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KIMAR 
I added a can of drained corn and used several tablespoons of minced fresh cilantro, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2006 by JENN_77 
I modified a bit because I like more depth in my soup and used chicken instead of turkey (what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by Karen Ayala Simmons 
Excellent soup! My family loved it. I added half a can of corn(rinsed) and half a can of pinto... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by SNOCHIK23 
This soup was excellent. I used Mexican style stewed tomatoes instead of whole peeled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by DEBMCE4 
This tasted great after previously suggested changes were made to the recipe. Most important,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JHHARPER 
Delicious. I, too, added a can of corn and a can of black beans and used fresh cilantro. Try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2004 by LOIS1426 
Very Good!! I did change a few ingredients to use what I had on hand. I used crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2003 by Doug Matthews 
Vegetarian friends have told me that they have been substituting corn & black beans for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by DREGINEK 
Hmmmm...of all the "southwestern-type" soups that I have made, this was not a favorite. My... MORE

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Living In: Mendham, New Jersey, USA

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Nutritional Information
Southwestern Turkey Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 184

  • Total Fat: 9.8g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg
  • Sodium: 632mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 13.5g

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