Spicy and Flavorful Southwestern Turkey Soup Recipe

This spicy and flavorful Southwestern Turkey Soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly winter evening. Made with tender turkey, hearty vegetables, and a blend of aromatic spices, this soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds. The combination of tomatoes, black beans, corn, and jalapeños gives it a bold and smoky flavor. It's also a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve it with some warm tortillas or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound leftover turkey, shredded
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the shredded turkey to the pot and stir to combine with the onions and garlic.
3. Pour in the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, minced jalapeño pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
4. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
7. Serve hot with warm tortillas or crusty bread.

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