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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
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4

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

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion, cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add in spices and salt and stir for 30 seconds, mixing everything well.
  • Pour in stock, tomatoes, chiles, cooked turkey, rice, and coconut milk and stir until smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes and stir in chopped cilantro.
  • 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.