Green Chili and Turkey Soup

Servings
20

Ingredients

2/3 c vegetable oil

3 lbs TURKEY THIGHS, bones and skin removed

4 c sweet onions, medium dice

1 tsp minced garlic

1-1/3 c all purpose flour

2-1/2 qt cold water

2 c half and half cream

1/3 c TURKEY BASE

1-1/3 c crushed tomatoes

1-1/3 c canned green chili peppers, drained and diced

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground red pepper

3/4 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

As needed cilantro, chopped

Directions

In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Add onions and garlic, sauté until tender. 2. Blend in flour and cook over medium heat for several minutes until golden.

Stir in water, cream, turkey base, tomatoes, chili peppers, cumin and red pepper. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat immediately and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Garnish each 8-ounce serving with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Total Calories 310

Calories from Fat 160

Total Fat 18 g

% Daily Total Fat 28

Saturated Fat 6 g

% Daily Saturated Fat 30

Cholesterol 90 g

% Daily Cholesterol 30

Sodium 750 mg

% Daily Sodium 31

Total Carbohydrates 14 g

% Daily Total Carbohydrates 5

Dietary Fiber 1 g

% Daily Dietary Fiber 4

Sugars 2 g

Protein 22 g

% Daily Protein 8

% Daily Vitamin C 10

% Daily Calcium 20

% Daily Iron 10