How to Make Yucatan-Style Turkey and Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yucatan-Style Turkey and Vegetable Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly nights or when you're craving something comforting and filling. This soup is inspired by the vibrant and diverse cuisine of the Yucatan Peninsula, where bold flavors and fresh ingredients are key components of every dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, drained and chopped*
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound cooked turkey, cubed or shredded
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅓ cup crumbled reduced-fat queso fresco or reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 6 fresh cilantro sprigs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add turkey, zucchini, and chopped cilantro; cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Serve with queso fresco, avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro sprigs.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 251mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 771mg