Here it is, just in time for all the turkey leftovers that will be found tucked in the fridge tomorrow. If your family is anything like mine, Dad will buy THE biggest turkey he can find... even if it's just to feed a family of four. And there are always a tremendous amount of leftovers. As many turkey sandwiches as we can eat, and we still can't get through all the deliciousness.
My advice... take your leftover turkey, make this soup and freeze at least half. Then you have a healthy meal ready to go in the next few weeks when you are in the midst of holiday crunch time! And, it's always nice to add a little variety to your leftovers.
Today, and everyday, I am thankful for all of you reading this! I hope everyone has a beautiful Thanksgiving Day, and you find the time to truly count your blessings. Here's to our good health! This one goes out to all the soup guys out there...
Turkey Tortilla Soup
2 Tb olive
oil
2 bell
peppers, diced
1 onion,
diced
2 celery
stalks, diced
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1Tb chili
powder
1Tb cumin
1Tb fresh
oregano (or 1tsp dried)
1tsp ground
coriander
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground
black pepper
4 cups
chopped leftover turkey
32 ounces
low sodium chicken broth
2 cans diced
tomatoes, no salt added
1 can black
beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen
corn kernels
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Saute over medium, stirring frequently, until veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in your spices: chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt and pepper.
- Then add your vegetable mixture to your crock pot, along with your leftover turkey (yay leftovers!), chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans and corn. Cook on low for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy with a dollop of guacamole, fat free Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
