How to Make Pumpkin Turkey Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to cozy up with. And what better way to celebrate the fall season than with a delicious Pumpkin Turkey Soup? This hearty and flavorful soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and the addition of pumpkin adds a rich and creamy texture, along with a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements the savory flavors of the turkey and vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in chicken broth, pumpkin puree, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, and tomato. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until flavors combine, at least 20 minutes. Serve topped with remaining Cheddar cheese and sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    439 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 1673mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 137mg
    • Calcium: 358mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 888mg