turkey tortilla soup

Name: Turkey Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) onions, chopped; 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix; 6 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 cup(s) turkey, diced; 28 ounce(s) green chile, diced or 4-7 oz cans chopped; 16 ounce(s) tomatoes, diced; 10 ounce(s) corn, frozen; 1/3 cup(s) cilantro, diced; 1/2 cup(s) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 package(s) tortilla chips, enough to top each bowl

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Sherry Blizzard

Piney Flats, TN

Updated on Dec 26, 2019

You NEED this recipe after consuming any holiday turkey. I've made this delicious, hearty, crowd-pleasing soup for over 16 years. It only asks for 2 cups of your leftover chopped turkey. You will never cook a bird again without reserving turkey for this soup... GUARANTEED!

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Turkey Tortilla Soup with shredded cheese on top.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Quick and easy, this turkey tortilla soup recipe is a tasty way to use turkey leftovers. It seems like a lot of chilies but trust us... it works and adds so much flavor. Depending on the taco seasoning you use, you may have to add a bit more salt. This simple soup is warm and comforting. Topping with tortilla chips and cheese is yummy.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onions, chopped
1 package taco seasoning mix
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups turkey, diced
28 ounces green chile, diced or 4-7 oz cans chopped
16 ounces tomatoes, diced
10 ounces corn, frozen
1/3 cup cilantro, diced
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 package tortilla chips, enough to top each bowl

How To Make turkey tortilla soup

Step 1

In a 5 qt. saucepan, over medium heat, saute onion in oil 3-4 minutes or until soft.

Step 2

Stir in chile, cook 1 minute. (If you can get fresh or frozen green chile that is best. If not, use four 7 oz cans of chopped.)
Step 3

Add tomatoes.
Step 4

Stir in taco seasoning packet.
Step 5

Add turkey.
Step 6

Add broth.
Step 7

Add corn.
Step 8

Reduce heat to simmer until soup is hot and bubbly.
Step 9

Add cilantro.
Step 10

To serve, spoon soup into bowls. Top with tortilla chips and grated cheese.
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