Best 6 Texas Turkey Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns chilly, there's nothing quite like a bowl of hearty, flavorful soup to warm you up. And when it comes to soups, Texas Turkey Soup is a classic for a reason. This dish is packed with tender turkey, vegetables, and spices, and it's sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve at a holiday gathering, Texas Turkey Soup is a great choice.

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TEX-MEX TURKEY SOUP



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Not only is this soup yummy, it sure beats leftover turkey sandwiches for days on end following a holiday!

Provided by SSTRAWDER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
4 cups water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa
4 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained
2 cups frozen corn
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 cups corn tortilla chips
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded turkey, parsley and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until bouillon cubes dissolve. Add black beans, corn, sour cream and cilantro. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onion, shredded cheese and additional cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 2036.3 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

SIMPLEST TURKEY SOUP



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Sit down to the purest and most nourishing bowls of turkey soup, whether as a solo supper or sustenance for loved ones. This hearty recipe is made with pre-cooked shredded turkey, egg noodles, and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Turkey Stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 small carrots, thinly sliced diagonally
3 ounces dried wide egg noodles (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
Coarsely chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil, and season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and noodles, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are tender and noodles are al dente, about 4 minutes. Stir in turkey, and simmer for 1 minute. Sprinkle with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY SOUP



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For added convenience freeze some of the soup in individual serving-size portions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
5 quarts water
SOUP:
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; slowly bring to a boil over low heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove carcass and discard. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface. Stock may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4 to 6 months., For soup, return strained broth to pan. Add the turkey, vegetables, rice, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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The guests have gone home, the dishes are done-and now the fun part begins. Turn the day after the big meal into a turkey soup-making day, when you can spend a few hours gently simmering a meaty broth and savory vegetables. The result will be a homemade creation that might soon become your black Friday tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Carcass from cooked 10- to 12-lb turkey
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
3 cups cut-up cooked turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Break up turkey carcass to fit 6-quart Dutch oven. Add water, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Skim off any residue that rises to the surface. Remove bones, meat and bay leaf from broth; cool. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces; reserve. Discard bones and bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from broth; discard. Stir in barley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in carrots, onions, celery, 3 cups cooked turkey and reserved turkey cut from bones. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX MEX TURKEY SOUP



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I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com to use leftover holiday turkey. It is great! The flavors are so different from holiday dinner that there is no thought that it is using leftovers! Spicy and delicious!

Provided by EnjoyingLife

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup salsa
4 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips
chopped green onion
shredded cheese
fresh cilantro
sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded turkey, parsley and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until bouillon cubes dissolve. Add black beans, corn, sour cream and cilantro. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onion, shredded cheese and additional cilantro and sour cream.

TEXAS TORTILLA SOUP



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Make and share this Texas Tortilla Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bssagman

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large jalapeno peppers, chopped and seeded
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, diced
6 celery ribs, diced
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (i use boiled chicken and a lot more)
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup lime juice
4 cups chicken stock
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in large kettle and saute onion, jalapeno, garlic, carrots, celery & chicken. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Combine all spices & Tabasco. Coat vegetable mixture withe spices. chicken stock and bay leaves. Simmer 1 hour, add lime juice. Serve over fried corn tortilla strips. (I just use tortilla chips like Tostitos.).

Tips:

  • To make the soup even more flavorful, use a combination of light and dark turkey meat. Use turkey thighs for a richer flavor or turkey breasts for a leaner alternative.
  • If you don't have any leftover turkey, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast.
  • Don't skip the step of browning the turkey meat. This will help to develop the flavor of the soup.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
  • Serve the soup hot with your favorite toppings, such as crackers, croutons, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Texas Turkey Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its flavorful broth, tender turkey, and variety of vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. Try this recipe today and enjoy a comforting bowl of Texas Turkey Soup!

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