Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup brings a bright, tangy heat from picante sauce and lime balanced by savory ground turkey and fresh cilantro. Crushed tortilla chips add a toasty crunch that makes each spoonful satisfying. Serve this cozy bowl for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch when you’re craving bold, Southwestern-inspired flavors.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Move the turkey to a 5-quart pot.
- 2
Stir the broth, picante sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil into the turkey; bring it to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the flavors blend, about 40 minutes. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with tortilla chips.
- Calories 334.03 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 27.2 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 17.26 g 6%
- Total Fat 17.83 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.97 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.24 mg High 32%
- Sodium 2064.21 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 144.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 198.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 71.95 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.44 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup is a Tex Mex soup recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Turkey Sausage, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 334.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Turkey Sausage, Lime Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 334.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup healthy?
- Tim's Zesty Turkey Tortilla Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 334.03 calories and 27.2 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2064.21 mg (90% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.97 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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