Southwestern Turkey Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
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 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.
2 Stir in avocado and cilantro; simmer until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot, topped with Monterey Jack cheese.