Turkey taco soup with avocado cream makes for perfect dinners on busy days when you have your hands full. This delicious taco soup is a blend of spices and shredded turkey and can be prepared and served in less than half an hour. It’s one of those care-free dinners which are quick to prepare and absolutely delicious to consume. Tweak the amount of seasoning as per your taste and this soup will remain to be your go-to dish of comfort bowl on days when you don’t want to spend more than 5 minutes in your kitchen.
Health Benefits
Turkey broth is known for its extraordinary health benefits. It’s rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. It helps with strong bones and even boosts the production of collagen which aids hair and nail growth.
Ingredients
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups turkey broth
3 cups turkey broth
salt to taste
1 tbsp canola (or grape seed oil)
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 can of diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup of cooked and shredded turkey
For the Avocado Cream
2 tbsp guacamole
½ cup low-fat sour cream
How To Make Turkey Taco Soup with Avocado Cream
- Place a heavy bottomed pot on medium flame and allow it to heat for a minute or two.
- Add oil followed by onion in the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Next, add cumin, oregano, and chili powder in the pot and cook for 1 more minute, or until fragrant. Make sure to stir continuously.
- Add tomatoes along with its juice, pinto beans, shredded turkey and turkey broth in the pot. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Increase the flame and bring the broth to boil on high heat.
- Let it simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the flame and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Prepare the avocado cream by stirring together sour cream and guacamole until smooth.
- Ladle the soup into your bowl and top with guacamole mixture Enjoy!
Trivia
- Turkey taco soup with avocado cream is a go-to staple for many families on the day after thanksgiving.
- Turkey is lower in cholesterol than beef and lambs