Turkey Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Turkey Tortilla Soup

By: Marisa 
"Leftover turkey on hand? Try this soup, it's so good I make it year round with either turkey or chicken meat. Serve with tortilla chips on the side."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Beer Margaritas
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 1/4 cups green enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Combine chicken stock and tortilla strips in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until strips soften and broth thickens slightly. Stir in green and red enchilada sauces and cumin. Stir in turkey and half-and-half; heat through but do not boil.
  2. Divide soup among four bowls and garnish with diced tomato, jalapeno, avocado and cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 748 | Total Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 138mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
This is an awesome recipe! I followed the advice of others and started with olive oil, onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by mcbae   view full review
This soup is excellent. You can use leftover turkey or chicken. I fry the tortilla strips...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by Krystalyn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried this recipe with my leftover Christmas Turkey. Everyone fell in love with this soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by rookiechef   view full review
I just made this soup and am eating it as I write this review! It is really good--nice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by TERRYSE   view full review
We have made this soup several times and it is a hit every time. Extremely easy and very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by jaycee1023   view full review
This soup is awesome! My daughter-in-law makes a huge pot of it every Christmas and serves it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by gardengirl   view full review
this receipe was so timely, right after the Thanksgiving celebration. I added a number of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by HOLLYHOLLY   view full review
My tortilla pieces got soggy. Something was definitely missing. I didn't like it but my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Jenwee99 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great recipe. I sauted about 1 cup of onions with a clove of garlic before I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2004 by KATIEMAY25   view full review
I thought this soup was very good and hearty. I added a small can of green chiles and some...

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