turkey tortilla soup

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
Updated on Nov 30, 2013

Don't throw away that Turkey carcass, use it to make a rich broth for Turkey Tortilla Soup. It's game day and two days after Thanksgiving. This soup is a perfect and easy way to use up leftovers. Enjoy a bowl watching your favorite football team. We'll be watching our favorite college team(s) today.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease or oil of choice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno, fresh, chopped and seeded (or you can add the seed for a spicier soup)
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can rotel tomatoes, drianed (i used original)
  • 4 cups turkey stock (can use chicken broth)
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 to 5 cups diced turkey or chicken, cooked (or you can use both)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • - flour tortillas, sliced into strips for frying

How To Make turkey tortilla soup

  • Step 1
    1.Heat bacon grease in large pot, add cilantro, onions, green onions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, sugar, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook on meduium low until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and rotel tomatoes and continue to cook 10 minutes longer until tomatoes are heated.
  • Step 2
    Add stock and turkey and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • Step 3
    Cut tortilla's into strips; fry in vegetable oil over medium high heat until a light golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly salt if desired.
  • Step 4
    Served garnished with fresh fried tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, etc. Enjoy!

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Category: Turkey Soups
Ingredient: Turkey
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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