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TORTILLA SOUP WITH ROAST TURKEY, AVOCADO AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Rating
5.00000 of 5 Serves 4
Preparation
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Cook Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

Recipe originally designed by the California Avocado Commission in honor of the World Series-bound Yankees and Padres.

Nutritional Info

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Ingredients

  • ½ cupolive oil
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 1 small Spanish yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 Anaheim chiles, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cuptomato paste
  • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain)
  • 4 cupschicken stock
  • ½ bunch cilantro (optional), washed and chopped
  • ¼ tsp.cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp.ground cumin (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp.chili powder (or to taste)
  • 2 cupsroasted or smoked turkey, cut in 1/2 -inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large, ripe Fresh California Avocado, diced
  • 4 oz.cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. In a two quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat until hot.
  2. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
  3. Add onion to the same oil and sauté until clear.
  4. Add garlic and Anaheim chiles, cook until soft but not browned. Drain any excess oil from the pan.
  5. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes in juice, chicken stock and chopped cilantro if desired.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer soup to a heat-resistant blender or food processor and purée, or use an immersion blender to purée.
  8. Return soup to pan and add turkey, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and chili powder. Simmer until turkey is hot, add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle into soup bowls and top each serving with avocado, cheddar cheese, and reserved crispy tortilla strips.

Serving Suggestions:
Also delicious with roast chicken instead of roast turkey.
 
Beverage Pairings:
Great with a frosty margarita.
 
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

 

Nutrition Information per Serving

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 900; Total Fat 58 g (Sat 15 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 7 g, Mono 34 g); Cholesterol 100 mg; Sodium 900 mg; Potassium 963 mg; Total Carbohydrates 48 g; Dietary Fiber 10 g; Total Sugars 18 g; Protein 44 g; Vitamin A 21988 (IU); Vitamin C 26 mg; Calcium 321 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 3.4 (IU); Folate 68 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.6 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 440%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 30%; Iron 20%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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