Leftover Turkey Tortilla Soup (Whole30 Tortilla Soup)
40aprons.com/leftover-turkey-tortilla-soup-whole30-tortilla-soup/This leftover turkey tortilla soup is made from leftover turkey and is so quick and easy! It's full of flavor, and as a Whole30 tortilla soup, it's healthy, too. You'll love how delicious this leftover turkey tortilla soup is and how healthy this Whole30 tortilla soup makes you feel after a couple days of indulgence! My favorite leftover turkey recipe.
Recipe Makes (Approximate): servings
Ingredients
For the Leftover Turkey Tortilla Soup
- 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken stock (or turkey stock)
- 2 cups cooked turkey (chopped; or cooked chicken, chopped)
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 4.5-ounce can green chiles (undrained)
- 1 12-ounce bag frozen cauliflower rice (still frozen)
- 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream (whisked until smooth)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Optional Toppings
- sliced green onions
- chopped fresh cilantro
- fresh jalapeños (thinly sliced)
- diced avocado
- coconut cream (or sour cream but only if not paleo or on Whole30)
- lime wedges
- shredded cheese (only if not paleo or on Whole30)
- pan-fried tortilla strips or corn chips (only if not on Whole30 (see Notes for paleo))
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion. Cook until softened, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sprinkle in spices and salt and stir to coat well, then cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in stock, roasted tomatoes, chiles, cooked turkey, cauliflower rice, and coconut milk and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- When cauliflower rice is cooked through, stir in chopped cilantro then soup ladle into serving bowls and serve with toppings.
Recipe Notes
- If you're paleo and want tortilla strips or chips, check out Siete. We love both their chips and their tortillas! They're totally paleo, too.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 399calProtein: 18gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1206mgPotassium: 683mgTotal Carbs: 20gFiber: 5gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 15gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg
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