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Tortilla Soup with Roast Turkey, Avocado and Cheddar Cheese

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Total Time: 40 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 370
Total Fat 18g
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 330mg
Total Carbs 20g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g
Potassium 880mg

Vitamin A 1533 IU; Vitamin C 33 mg; Calcium 169 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 8 IU; Folate 70 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.16 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10 %;

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Homemade tortilla soup with garden-fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic and chiles and hearty roasted turkey is especially delicious topped with Fresh California Avocados. It’s a great use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey and also can be made with store-bought rotisserie chicken. This Mexican soup is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin B6 (35% DV),

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Serves: 4

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1/2 cup olive oil 4 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips 1 small Spanish yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 Anaheim chiles, seeded and chopped 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock 1/2 bunch cilantro (optional), washed and chopped 2 cups roasted or smoked turkey, cut in 1/2 -inch cubes 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1/4 tsp. ground cumin (or to taste) 1/4 tsp. chili powder (or to taste) As needed Salt and pepper to taste 1 medium, ripe Fresh California Avocado, diced 4 oz. reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
  1. In a two quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat until hot.
  2. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
  3. Add onion to the same oil and sauté until clear.
  4. Add garlic and Anaheim chiles, cook until soft but not browned. Drain any excess oil from the pan.
  5. Add tomatoes, chicken stock and chopped cilantro if desired.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer soup to a heat-resistant blender or food processor and purée, or use an immersion blender to purée.
  8. Return soup to pan and add turkey, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and chili powder. Simmer until turkey is hot, add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle into soup bowls and top each serving with avocado, cheddar cheese, and reserved crispy tortilla strips.

 

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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

Avocados can actually be used in baking recipes. Learn more about California Avocados.

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