Smoked Turkey Enchilada Soup

smoked turkey

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: cooked turkey breast

Grilled chicken is leaner and still flavorful.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas can be cut and baked for a homemade chip.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are often less expensive and versatile.

Heat a large pot and add olive oil.

Chop the whole yellow sweet onion into small pieces and add to the pot.

Cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Use a garlic press to crush garlic and add it to the onions.

Mix in the masa harina as a thickening agent, ensuring no lumps remain.

Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add 3/4 cup of masa harina and mix well to thicken.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 3.5 tablespoons of chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and cumin to the mixture.

Crush a chicken bouillon cube and add it to the pot for flavor.

Once boiling, reduce heat and stir in the masa harina mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and 1 cup of enchilada sauce to the pot.

Stir in 12-14 ounces of Velveeta cheese and allow it to melt into the soup.

Add 1/4 cup of corn and 1/2 cup of black beans for texture.

Stir in 2 cups of shredded smoked turkey and mix well.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Serve the soup garnished with tortilla chips and additional cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens