Chipotle Turkey Taco Soup

Categories: Soups- Stews- Chowders- Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 3 shallots OR 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• Vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium or no-salt taco seasoning (see note)
• 1 small envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 chipotle in adobo, minced
• 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
• 1 (5 oz.) can tomato juice
• 1 (15 oz.) can chili beans
• 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
• Chicken broth
• Shredded cheese, diced
• avocado and/ or cilantro, for garnish
• Tortilla chips. for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, cook turkey and shallots in a small amount of oil, breaking the turkey into crumbles, until turkey is no longer pink. If necessary, drain excess fat and return to pot. Add taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, the chipotle and the adobo sauce and stir well. Cook 1 minute, then stir in the tomato juice, beans and corn. Add enough chicken broth to create desired consistency and bring to a simmer. Simmer 20 minutes.
2. Serve with desired garnishes and tortilla chips.

3. To make your own taco seasoning- In a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1 Tbsp. Plus 1 tsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes or to taste, 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) and mix until thoroughly combined.

4. makes 1/2 cup

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