"turkey mexicali tortilla soup"

Name: "Turkey Mexicali Tortilla Soup"
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 C - turkey or chicken broth; 4-5 C - leftover turkey cut in small chunks/ sub chick.; 2 C - leftover or frozen corn; 1 lg - chopped onion; 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix (hot or mild); 1 can(s) 16 oz rotel or diced tomatoes; 1 TBS - chicken bouillon granules; 1 can(s) (sm 4 oz.) green chilies diced; 1/2 C - cilantro, or more chopped ( to your tastes); - monterey jack cheese or mexican cheese shredded; - tortillas chips; - optional: sour cream, jalapenos, pinto beans, green onions

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FREDA GABLE

Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

Updated on Nov 30, 2010

Leftover Turkey??? . . I got-cha Covered.

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Leftover turkey turned into an amazing tortilla-esque soup! Broth from turkey drippings, plus rotel, green chilies, & taco seasoning-- YUM.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method ---

yield 8-10 easily

Ingredients

6 C - turkey or chicken broth
4-5 C - leftover turkey cut in small chunks/ sub chick.
2 C - leftover or frozen corn
1 lg - chopped onion
1 package taco seasoning mix (hot or mild)
1 can 16 oz rotel or diced tomatoes
1 TBS - chicken bouillon granules
1 can (sm 4 oz.) green chilies diced
1/2 C - cilantro, or more chopped ( to your tastes)
- monterey jack cheese or mexican cheese shredded
- tortillas chips
- optional: sour cream, jalapenos, pinto beans, green onions

How To Make "turkey mexicali tortilla soup"

Step 1

in Large pot. Saute, onion til tender. in a dab of oil. Stir in taco seasoning, Chilies, cook just till mixed.

Step 2

Add; Tomatoes, Broth, & Bouillion; Bring this to a BOIL. ADD; Corn, & turkey or Chicken, Reduce Heat, to Low, & Simmer,30 min.
Step 3

Stir in Cilantro. Let soup rest for about 20-30 min, so flavors enhance & combine well.
Step 4

To serve; Place scoop of soup in bowl, add lots of Cheese, and tortillas chips, and top with more cheese. Optional: Sour cream, or green onions on top. Optional: 1/2 can of Pinto beans Optional: for "extra hot", add 1 diced small Jalapeno with seeds. Recipe can easily be doubled. This will definately warm the belly. Enjoy.
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