Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn

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4.6

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Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    236 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn

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

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced, large
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced, large
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 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 or vegetable broth, or turkey stock, or broth
  • 15 oz. black beans drained and rinsed (1.5 cups, canned
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken, such as rotisserie, cooked, shredded
  • lime juice and zest of two
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • cilantro for serving, optional, more, diced etc
  • red onion
  • avocado
  • sour cream

Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. Add the chicken stock (4 cups). Bring to a boil.
  4. 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).
  5. 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 (13%) 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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