TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP

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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.

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Turkey Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Tbsp bacon grease or oil of choice
1/2 c 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 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes, drianed (i used original)
4 c turkey stock (can use chicken broth)
salt and pepper to taste
4 to 5 c diced turkey or chicken, cooked (or you can use both)
1/4 c lime juice
flour tortillas, sliced into strips for frying

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 2. Add stock and turkey and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  • 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.
  • 4. Served garnished with fresh fried tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, etc. Enjoy!

Sohail Mumtaz Bajwa
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This recipe is not worth your time. There are much better turkey soup recipes out there.


Andile Maluleke
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Ogundunmade Ebunoluwa
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The recipe was missing some important instructions. I had to search online to figure out how to make the soup.


Zoey Oliveira
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out too salty. I had to add some water to dilute it.


Patrick Reu
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Ice Cream Van Man Icecream
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling.


arhamzxni gaming
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This soup is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Zaylan williams
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I love that this recipe uses leftover turkey. It's a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.


Ali Madni
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This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lorain Alexander
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out amazing! I was so happy with how it turned out.


Jayden Lancaster
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, filling, and delicious.


Gary Slattery
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I'm always looking for new ways to use leftover turkey and this soup was a great option. It was flavorful and hearty, and my family loved it.


Menlike Dagnaw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and it was the perfect way to use it up.


Somir Vaijan
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This soup was a hit! My family loved it and said it was the best turkey soup they have ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


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