This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

This delicious and straightforward Tortilla Soup is an amazing solution to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or chicken.

Tortilla Soup

If you will have leftover turkey or chicken and wish some dinner ideas, you’ll love this easy Tortilla Soup! The turkey (or chicken) is simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices and topped with crispy strips of baked tortilla chips. When you wish, add some avocado, cheese or sour cream! More leftover turkey soup recipes you might like, Turkey Pot Pie Soup or Turkey Noodle Soup.

What Is Tortilla Soup?

Tortilla soup is a Mexican-inspired soup made with a tomato base mostly with chicken but you need to use turkey or beef for those who prefer. It’s simmered with spices and topped with crispy tortilla strips.

Tortilla Soup

5

246 Cals
17 Protein
16 Carbs
10 Fats

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

This delicious and straightforward Tortilla Soup is an amazing solution to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or chicken.

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 quart chicken or turkey stock, 4 cups
• 2 cups shredded cooked turkey meat, about 13 ounces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 6-inch corn tortillas
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
• Additional toppings: sliced avocado, Greek yogurt, sour cream, shredded cheddar or jack cheese

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

• In a 3-quart or larger pot, heat the oil over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring often until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

• Add the tomatoes and the stock, raise the warmth to medium-high, and convey to a boil then lower the warmth to medium-low and simmer for quarter-hour.

• While the soup is simmering, brush each tortilla with the oil, then stack on a cutting board. Cut the tortilla stack in half, then into 1/2-inch wide strips.

• Arrange the strips on a sheet pan in a single layer (you might need to make use of multiple pan, or bake in rounds.) Season the strips with a number of pinches of salt and bake until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes.

• Add the turkey meat to the soup pot and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for one more 5 minutes to heat the turkey meat.

• To serve, top the soup with a handful of tortilla strips and cilantro, plus optional avocado, sour cream and cheese.

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 246kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 593mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g

Keywords: leftover turkey recipe, tortilla soup