Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn
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Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn
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Put a southwestern twist on this quick and easy leftover turkey soup with black beans, corn, peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, fresh lime juice, and cilantro!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 large bell pepper any color, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper omit for mild version
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock/broth or vegetable broth, or turkey stock
- 15 oz. canned black beans drained and rinsed (1.5 cups)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked shredded turkey or chicken, such as rotisserie
- juice and zest of two limes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- more cilantro, diced red onion, avocado, sour cream, etc. for serving, optional
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Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onions and peppers in the olive oil (2 tablespoons) over medium-high heat, until softened and developing deep brown colors, stirring infrequently (5-10 minutes).
- Add the cumin (1 teaspoon), smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon), cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon), black pepper (1/4 teaspoon), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Stir until peppers and onions are well-coated and garlic and spices are fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the chicken stock (4 cups). Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the black beans, frozen corn (1 cup), cooked shredded turkey (2 cups), and lime zest from two limes. Stir and simmer, uncovered, until all ingredients are heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Turn off the heat. Stir in the lime juice from two limes and the chopped fresh cilantro (1/2 cup). Serve topped with sour cream, avocado, chopped onion, etc., if desired.
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Notes
- Time saving tip: while the peppers and onions are sautéing, prep and measure the remaining ingredients.
- Make it grain-free: omit the corn.
- Freeze it in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
1079mg
(45%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
847IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1079mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 847IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
24 reviews
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