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Turkey Chili Soup

This turkey chili soup is a simple, hearty meal made with lean ground turkey, beans, and bold spices. It’s easy to make and perfect for leftovers.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: comfort food, one-pot, Turkey Chili Soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Anne lawton

Turkey Chili Soup

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • 2 red bell peppers diced, yellow, green or orange can be used too
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced omit for mild version
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons [chili powder]
  • 1 teaspoon [cumin]
  • 1 cup [chicken broth]
  • 2 1/2 cup white navy beans
  • 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon flour + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 onion small or half large diced
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until it’s partially cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks. Note: If using cooked turkey or chicken, skip this step.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, bell peppers, jalapeño (if using), and garlic. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices, beans, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro. To thicken, mix the flour with ¼ cup water to make a slurry. Gradually stir it into the soup until the desired consistency is reached.

Notes

TIPS:

  • This soup is very thick; for a thinner version, add half to a full cup more broth, depending on how thin or thick you like your soup.
  • This healthy turkey chili soup is great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Cook the vegetables, add the cooked meat and continue with the recipe instructions.
Ground turkey can be swapped with ground chicken, ground pork, shredded cooked chicken or shredded cooked turkey
Store leftover turkey chili soup in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze it for up to three months.
Serve it with your favorite chili toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, avocado, guacamole, crushed tortilla chips, green onions, a splash of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3413IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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