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Leftover Turkey Tex-Mex Soup

This is our favorite left over Turkey recipe. This soup is Oh my God Good!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or more
  • 1 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken stock or turkey
  • 2 cups cooked turkey
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes undrained
  • 4.5 ounce can green chiles undrained
  • 12 ounces rice black, red, regular
  • 14 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion, cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Add in spices and salt and stir for 30 seconds, mixing everything well.
  4. Pour in stock, tomatoes, chiles, cooked turkey, rice, and coconut milk and stir until smooth.
  5. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. Simmer for about 10 minutes and stir in chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve hot with whatever toppings you would like!

Notes

Toppings:
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • fresh jalapeños thinly sliced
  • diced avocado
  • sour cream
  • lime wedges
  • shredded cheese
  • tortillias
Healthy Option: You could also use cauliflower rice in this recipe.