Southwestern Turkey Soup for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1.5 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15-oz.) cans corn, drained
• 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground turkey in the olive oil. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the reserved ground turkey back to the pot and heat through for 5 minutes more.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Southwestern flavors
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a cold day

User Comments:

• "This soup is so delicious and flavorful! It's a great way to warm up on a cold day."
• "I love the combination of spices in this soup. It's so unique and delicious."
• "This is one of my favorite soups to make. It's always a hit with my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ground turkey, you can use ground beef or pork instead.
• If you want a spicier soup, add more chili powder to taste.
• Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, or guacamole for a complete meal.