When the weather is cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of Mexican chicken or turkey soup to warm you up. This easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy soup, there's a Mexican chicken or turkey soup recipe out there for you. We've gathered a collection of our best Mexican chicken or turkey soup recipes, so you can find the perfect one to enjoy on a cold night.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP
Love this slightly creamy, delicious and flavorful soup to make with leftover turkey!
Provided by RecipeGirl.com (shared from The Big Book of Soups and Casseroles)
Categories Soup
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the chiles.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, salt, chili powder and cumin. Increase the heat to high and whisk the milk mixture into the soup. Stir until slightly thickened and bubbly, about five minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the turkey, cheese, corn and cilantro; stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 1246 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Tired of plain old Chicken Soup? Try this one. Adding the avocado is a must! We also add a little grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Provided by Rillene
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, cool and shred or cut into strips.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a stockpot and cook the onions and celery until soft. Stir in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix. Simmer for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle. Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken, simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot topped with avocado, shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1367.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN TURKEY SOUP
A quick, spicy soup for all that leftover turkey! Adjust the heat to your taste. This version is medium/hot.
Provided by GarageRock
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth, onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, jalapeno pepper, rice, parsley, chili powder, garlic, and oregano to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables and rice are tender, about 25 minutes. Add turkey; simmer until turkey is heated through, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 53.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 107.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.
MEXICAN CHICKEN CHILI SOUP
This is Top Secret Recipes version of The Soup Nazi's Mexican Chicken Chili. The secret to this soup seems to be the long simmering time. If you like, you can substitute turkey breast for the chicken to make turkey chili.
Provided by dale7793
Categories Chicken
Time 5h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Sauté the chicken breasts in the olive oil in a large pot over medium/high heat.
- Cook the chicken on both side until done-- about 7-10 minutes per side.
- Cool the chicken until it can be handled.
- Do not rinse the pot.
- Shred the chicken by hand into bite-sizes pieces and place the pieces back into the pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and turn heat to high.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 hours.
- Stir mixture often so that many of the chicken pieces shred into much smaller bits.
- Chili should reduce substantially to thicken and darken (less orange, more brown) when done.
- Combine some chopped Italian parsley with sour cream and serve it on the side for topping the chili, if desired.
MEXICAN TURKEY ROLL-UPS
This is the perfect recipe when you're hungry for a dish with Mexican flavor and want to use turkey. These roll-ups are fun and so tasty, even kids like them. It's a different use for leftover turkey. -Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine turkey, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning, half the soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, salsa and olives. Place 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla. Roll up and place, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine remaining sour cream, taco seasoning and soup; pour over tortillas. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Top with additional salsa and sliced ripe olives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 1501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
SPICY HEARTY MEXICAN GROUND TURKEY SOUP
I came up with this one cold and rainy afternoon because I wanted something healthy, spicy, tasty and warm. I was pleasantly surprised with the results and thought I better write this down before I forget, because I want to make it again!
Provided by Grace Lynn
Categories Poultry
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 4 quart soup pot on medium high.
- Sautee onions and garlic until soft and transparent.
- Push it to the side and add ground turkey.
- Cook until nicely browned and mix with onion mixture.
- Add serrano peppers, cilantro, stewed tomatoes and corn, cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add mushrooms, chipotle chile powder, lime juice and chicken broth.
- Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 117.5, Sodium 426.6, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 46.1
TURKEY SOUP WITH LIME AND CHILE
After the overindulgence that comes with Thanksgiving, you might want to try something a little lighter and brighter with your leftover meat. This is a version of sopa de lima, the restorative and delicious Mexican soup popular in the Yucatán. It is usually made with chicken and a local lime, but turkey and supermarket lime are a magical, timely substitute.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 large servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot and let soften, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Toast the cumin, coriander and peppercorns in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute, then grind in a spice mill or mortar. Add the ground spices to the pot, along with the garlic, cinnamon, a pinch of cayenne and salt.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a brisk simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, then taste for salt and adjust. Keep hot, covered, over very low heat.
- Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a wide skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and looks wavy, add the tortilla strips and fry until barely colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt. (The oil may be strained and saved for future frying.)
- In a medium saucepan, heat the shredded turkey meat with a little of the hot soup. Divide the meat among 4 to 6 soup bowls and add a few slices of avocado to each. Ladle about 1 cup soup into each bowl, then garnish with tortilla strips, scallions, jalapeño slices, chopped cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 824, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1396 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the Right Meat: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken or turkey pieces for a richer flavor. Chicken thighs are a great option as they stay moist during cooking.
- Roast the Vegetables: Roasting the vegetables before adding them to the soup intensifies their flavor. You can roast carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers.
- Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so use a good quality one. You can make your own broth or use a store-bought one.
- Add Spices and Herbs: Mexican spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano add a delicious flavor to the soup. You can also add fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley.
- Simmer for Flavor: Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve the soup with toppings like avocado, sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This Mexican chicken or turkey soup is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor from the roasted vegetables, spices, and herbs. The soup is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, spices, or toppings to create a soup that is perfect for your taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this Mexican chicken or turkey soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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