Salsa Verde Turkey Soup
This salsa verde turkey soup is an easy midweek dinner that doesn't go easy on flavor. With spicy salsa verde and lots of aromatics, this is a simple meal you'll crave often.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 4 ounces red onion (peeled and diced)
- 2 bell peppers (trimmed, seeded, and diced)
- 1 jalapeño (trimmed and small-diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
- 15-ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 ounces salsa verde
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cilantro (loosely packed and minced; plus more for serving)
For serving, optional:
- Sour cream
- Jalapeño (sliced)
- Avocado (diced)
Instructions
Brown the turkey:
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
Add the aromatics:
- Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and jalapeño to the turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of cumin, and ½ teaspoon of cayenne powder to the pot. Stir to cover with the spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
Simmer the soup:
- Add the pinto beans, salsa verde, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Add the minced cilantro to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Turn off the heat.
To serve:
- Spoon the soup into bowls. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and sliced jalapeño, or any additional preferred garnishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1193mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 83mg
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