Salsa Verde Tortilla Soup: A Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously hearty and flavorful salsa verde tortilla soup with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde; bring to a simmer.
- Add black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add tortilla strips and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with cheese and cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add avocado slices on top for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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