Best 7 Mexican Chicken Or Turkey Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican chicken or turkey soup, a heartwarming and flavorful dish that promises to delight your taste buds. This versatile soup showcases two protein options: tender and juicy chicken or lean and flavorful turkey, simmered in a savory broth infused with an array of Mexican spices and fresh ingredients. The chicken or turkey is accompanied by a medley of colorful vegetables, including crisp bell peppers, sweet corn, and earthy potatoes, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Enlivened by the zesty kick of chili peppers, the soup is further enhanced by the addition of aromatic herbs and tangy lime juice, resulting in a perfectly balanced and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer the classic chicken version or opt for the leaner turkey alternative, this Mexican soup is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP



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Love this slightly creamy, delicious and flavorful soup to make with leftover turkey!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com (shared from The Big Book of Soups and Casseroles)

Categories     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 large carrot, (peeled and chopped)
1 stalk celery, (chopped)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
3 cups chicken or turkey broth
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles, (drained)
2 cups 1% milk
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded turkey
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup corn ((fresh or frozen))
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the chiles.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, salt, chili powder and cumin. Increase the heat to high and whisk the milk mixture into the soup. Stir until slightly thickened and bubbly, about five minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the turkey, cheese, corn and cilantro; stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is hot, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 1246 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Leftover rotisserie chicken gets put to work in this amazing, fresh Mexican Chicken Soup. It's good for what ails you, even if it's just a case of the Monday blues.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion (chopped (about 2 cups))
3 celery ribs (chopped (about 1 cup))
3 carrots (peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup))
2 cloves garlic (minced)
6 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
avocado (cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips, for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the onion has started to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, tomatoes and juice, jalapeño, cumin, and coriander.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir in chicken and cilantro (if using). Season to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Serve, offering avocado, cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP



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A quick, spicy soup for all that leftover turkey! Adjust the heat to your taste. This version is medium/hot.

Provided by GarageRock

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken broth
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tablespoons uncooked white rice
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups diced cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth, onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, jalapeno pepper, rice, parsley, chili powder, garlic, and oregano to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, about 25 minutes. Add turkey; simmer until turkey is heated through, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 107.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

TEX-MEX TURKEY SOUP



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Not only is this soup yummy, it sure beats leftover turkey sandwiches for days on end following a holiday!

Provided by SSTRAWDER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
4 cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa
4 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
2 cups frozen corn
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 cups corn tortilla chips
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded turkey, parsley and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until bouillon cubes dissolve. Add black beans, corn, sour cream and cilantro. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onion, shredded cheese and additional cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 2036.3 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

FIESTA TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP



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I'm always thankful when I can pull such a delicious soup together in under 30 minutes. -Amy McFadden, Chelsea, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
3 cups shredded cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup medium salsa
5 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Additional salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, spread tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp., Stir cilantro into soup. Top servings with tortilla strips. If desired, serve with additional salsa. Freeze Option: Reserving tortillas for later, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Meanwhile, bake tortillas as directed and sprinkle over each serving. Serve with additional salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MEXICAN SOUP WITH CHICKEN



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All those typically Mexican flavours - lime, coriander, chilli - combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , crushed
1 ancho or other large dried chilli , deseeded and softened in boiling water for about 10 mins
½ tsp ground cumin
400g can plum tomato
1 ½l chicken stock
2 chicken breasts , sliced
juice 2 limes
tortilla chips or homemade tortilla strips (see below), chopped avocado, lime wedges, red onion and coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic, soften for 5 mins, then stir in the dried chilli, cumin, tomatoes and chicken stock. Blitz in a food processor in batches, or use a hand blender to purée until smooth.
  • Return to the pan, then bring to the boil. Add the chicken, reduce the heat, then simmer for 10 mins until cooked through. Stir in the lime juice and some seasoning, then ladle into bowls. Put the toppings in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.12 milligram of sodium

MEXICAN CHICKEN OR TURKEY SOUP



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I originally found this recipe on Food.com posted by Belinda M. I tweaked it here and there and ended up with a keeper. It's a great way to finish off a turkey carcass, too! I top it with fresh cilantro, cheddar cheese and tortilla strips.

Provided by Tess Geer

Categories     Turkey Soups

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c cooked chicken or turkey, shredded or cubed
1 1/2 c carrots, sliced
1 c celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
6 can(s) diced tomatoes, 14 1/2 oz cans
2 jalapeño peppers, minced or to taste
6 c water
6 c chicken broth
3 c corn, frozen or fresh
1 tsp chipotle chili powder, or to taste
4 clove garlic, minced
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp cilantro, dried (optional)
1 c diced potatoes (optional, if adding reduce carrots to one cup)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add chicken and boil lightly for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Ladle hot soup into hot, sterile jars leaving 1-inch headspace. Run a spatula around the inside of each jar to remove air bubbles and wipe rim of jar. Add lids and make finger-tip tight. Place jars in your pressure canner.
  • 3. Process quarts at 11 pounds pressure for 90 minutes. For pints process for 75 minutes. Adjust for altitude where necessary.
  • 4. Remove jars and cool. After 24 hours, check for seal. You should have a yield of 6-7 quarts for this recipe.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to add some chili powder, cumin, oregano, or paprika to your soup. You can also add some fresh cilantro or lime juice for a burst of flavor.
  • Simmer your soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve your soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include avocado, sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken or turkey soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and healthy ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican chicken or turkey soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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