Turkey Tortilla Soup
This Turkey Tortilla soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the use of leftover turkey. Whether you’re using leftover roasted, grilled, or smoked turkey, it takes this soup to a whole new level!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: easy soup, jalapeno, tomatoes, tortilla soup, turkey soup, turkey tortilla soup
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 237kcal
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or use homemade turkey broth or stock.
- 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Roma tomatoes diced; about 4 tomatoes
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 14 ounce canned black beans rinsed
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked turkey smoked, rotisserie, or grilled turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.
Add the onions and jalapeno and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are soft.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes and bring to a low simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Add the bell pepper, black beans, turkey, corn, and spices. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Prep your ingredients before you start cooking. Have all your veggies diced and ready to go.
- Adjust the chipotle pepper to your liking. Add a little at a time, as it can be quite spicy.
- No turkey? You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken if you prefer.
- Even better the next day! The flavors develop more as the soup sits, making it perfect for meal prep.
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg