Turkey and Squash Soup
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon(s) canola oil
- 1 leeks, trimmed, thoroughly cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 pound(s) butternut squash (2 medium), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cub
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 pound(s) turkey cutlets, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips
- 1 cup(s) frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
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Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
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Add leeks and pepper; cook, stirring often until the vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute more.
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Stir in broth, squash, thyme and cumin; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Add turkey and corn; return the broth to a simmer. Simmer until the turkey is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add lime juice and crushed red pepper. Gently warm the soup until heated through.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.