Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

Chapter 16: Sumptuous Soups and Stews 247

Mexi Turkey Tortilla Soup

Tasty and easy to make, this tortilla soup is perfectly spiced. The tortillas are mixed

into the soup and act as a thickener. Be sure to use corn tortillas, not flour, because

they’re lower in sodium and won’t make the soup cloudy. Then to top off this fiesta of a

soup, head over to Chapter 10 and make the black bean salsa.

Stage: Regular foods

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 servings (1 cup each)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons minced garlic

Three 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch

pieces

One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped green chili pepper

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon dried oregano

12 ounces cooked ground or shredded turkey

breast

1 cup frozen corn kernels

(^1) ⁄ 2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup fat-free sour cream (optional)
Black Bean Salsa (optional) (see Chapter 10)
1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté
for 3 minutes. Stir in the tortilla pieces and sauté until they are crisp.
2 Add the tomatoes, green chili peppers, broth, and spices and bring to a boil. Remove
from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
3 Purée the soup in small batches in a blender and return to the saucepan. Add the
turkey, corn, and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the
soup begins to thicken.
4 Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle in the cheese, and stir until melted. Add lime juice.
Serve in bowls, topped with cilantro, sour cream, and Black Bean Salsa if desired.
Tip: To prevent the soup from leaking out the top of the blender, purée in small batches.
Tip: You can buy precooked turkey at most delis. When purchasing, ask for the amount you
need to be weighed and sliced thick so that you can cube or shred it.
Per serving: Calories 220 (From Fat 70); Fat 8g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 300 mg; Carbohydrate
16g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 20g; Sugar 3g.