Yucatan-Style Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Queso fresco is a mild Mexican cheese with a crumbly texture similar to that of feta or farmer's cheese. Look for it at Hispanic food markets or larger grocery stores.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 (1-2/3 cup) servings.
Ingredients
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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3 or 4 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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2 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, drained and chopped*
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
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2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or cubed (about 3 cups)
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2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
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1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
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1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into wedges
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1 lime, cut into wedges
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6 fresh cilantro sprigs
Directions
1.
In a dry medium skillet, combine onion slices and unpeeled garlic cloves; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until edges are brown. Chop onion; peel and slice garlic cloves.
2.
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, sliced garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add carrots. Cook and stir for 3 minutes more.
3.
Add broth, tomatoes, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add turkey, zucchini, and snipped cilantro; cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
4.
Serve with queso fresco, avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro sprigs. Makes 6 (1-2/3 cup) servings.
Test Kitchen Tip
Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.
Nutrition information
Calories 229, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 609 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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