Sometimes dishes I create evolve from what I have leftover or “open” in the refrigerator, especially soups. I do like to use up leftovers promptly. When I opened the fridge at 11:00, I saw half a can’s worth of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, and a bag of leftover turkey meat we just thawed last night. So this soup was born from that. Took about 30 minutes to cook. We both loved the taste and it was very light yet satisfying. You can, of course, use chicken meat in this recipe. This recipe is a great way to use up some of your Thanksgiving turkey this year! It is not suitable until you are well into Phase 2 Atkins at the legumes rung of the carb re-introduction ladder, but those on Induction can just leav the refried beans out. It is suitable for other Keto diets, but not Primal-Paleo unless the re-fried beans are omitted.
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INGREDIENTS:
3 c. cooked turkey meat, chopped (I used 2c. white & 1c. dark)
4 c. homemade chicken broth
2 c. tap water
1 16-oz. can re-fried beans (omit if still on Induction)
1½ c. yellow summer squash, chopped (1 medium)
3/4-1 c. Ro-Tel tomatoes with chilies (half of a 14-oz can)
4 oz. onion, chopped
½ tsp. each ground cumin and chili powder (or 1 tsp. taco seasoning)
½ dried, mild guajillo (or ancho) chile pepper, seeded & chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste (omit if broth has sodium)
1/4 c. cilantro chopped (omit if you’re not a fan)
DIRECTIONS: Chop turkey into 3/4″ pieces. Add turkey to a large soup pot and add broth, water and Rotel tomatoes. Chop squash, onion and cilantro and also add to the pot. Seed and chop the guajillo (or ancho) pepper and add to the pot, along with the taco seasoning and minced garlic. Spoon the refried beans into the pot in small increments. Turn on heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, stir well to be sure beans have diffused into the broth and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until squash is just tender. Spoon into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Makes about 10 cups, each contains:
160 calories, 5.5 g fat, 8.30 g carbs2.53 g fiber, 5.97 g NET CARBS, 16.4 g protein, 329 mg sodium
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