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Southwest Turkey (or chicken) Soup

Warm up a cold winter day with a bowl of steaming soup chocked full of healthy and satisfying ingredients...with a little kick of spice. I used homemade turkey stock for the base, and left over turkey. 
You can easily change up and use chicken or even a vegetable stock, adding a few more veggies and beans and omit the meat altogether. That's the beauty of many soups....use a recipe for a guide and make it your own by adding what you have on hand. Freezes well in large glass mason jars or freezer containers. Leave a little room in jars for expansion if freezing.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups turkey stock, or alternative of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 113g (14oz) green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 540 ml (19 oz)can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice, brown or white
  • 2 cups turkey, chopped fine, or use chicken or extra vegetables in place of turkey
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Place oil in a large soup pot and heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add stock and water to pot. Stir in tomato soup. Bring to a slow boil.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and turn down to a medium/low.
  4. Cook soup for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adding salt and pepper as needed. If you want it spicier, add more seasoning powder.

8 comments:

  1. This soup sounds delicious and would team well with yesterday's post....Cheddar Salsa Biscuit Rolls!!

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  2. Kathy - that looks hearty and delicious!!! Love soups like this!

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  3. I made this soup for lunch yesterday and paired it with the Cheddar salsa biscuit rolls. They were both delicious and it was perfect for a snowy Saturday afternoon. Thank you!

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  4. Looks yummmmmy!!! Rhoda

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  5. Thanks for this recipe! I made it on Saturday and we really, really liked it! Thanks again. I enjoy your blog!

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  6. This is wonderful soup! Perfect for a blustery winter day with grated cheese and tortilla chips. Doris

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  7. I made this for lunches this week and it was absolutely delicious with fresh bread. My toddler loved it too! Thanks, Michelle

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  8. Delicious and satisfying on this extremely cold day.

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