Salsa Verde Tortilla Soup Recipe: A Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a deliciously hearty salsa verde tortilla soup enriched with the savory flavor of turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 pound turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add chicken broth, salsa verde, corn, black beans, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Let the soup cook for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the turkey bacon back to the soup and stir in the fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add jalapenos.
- Can substitute chicken for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg