Southwest Turkey Corn Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Southwest Turkey Corn Soup, a vibrant and hearty recipe that brings bold Southwestern flavors to your table in just 45 minutes. This easy-to-make soup combines tender bites of shredded turkey, sweet corn, and creamy black beans with the smoky heat of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Infused with fresh lime juice and simmered in a rich broth with diced tomatoes and green chilies, this dish is the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a comforting, flavor-packed meal. Customize your bowl with irresistible toppings like avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, or crispy tortilla strips for an extra layer of indulgence. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder is a delicious and nutritious crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1.5 cups frozen or canned corn, drained if canned
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- optional toppings: fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the shredded or diced cooked turkey to the pot. Stir to combine with the spices and vegetables.
Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes with green chilies (with their juices), corn, and black beans. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the lime juice and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with optional toppings such as fresh cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, or crispy tortilla strips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1114 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
