The perfect way to turn your leftover turkey into something new.

Do you liketortilla soup?

It’s one of the easiest soups to make from scratch.

turkey tortilla soup in a decorative bowl

Elise Bauer

The flavor is fabulous!

If you havehomemade turkey stock?

In this version we are spicing up the soup base with a minced chipotle chili in adobo.

Turkey Tortilla Soup

Elise Bauer

The smoky flavor of the chili goes perfectly with the turkey.

My father came over the day I made a pot of this soup and he ate half of it!

Cleaned us out actually.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-1

Elise Bauer

Now I’m waiting for our Thanksgiving leftovers so I can make some more.

Slice them into 1/4-inch wide strips, and then cut the longer strips in half.

Heat oil in a 4 to 5 quart, thick-bottomed pot on medium high heat.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-2

Elise Bauer

Fry them until lightly browned at the edges, a minute or so.

Use tongs to remove them to a paper towel-lined plate.

Add the chopped onions to the pot with the remaining oil.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-3

Elise Bauer

Cook on medium high heat until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the garlic, cumin, and minced chipotle chili in adobo and cook for 2 minutes more.

Add the crushed tomatoes, turkey (or chicken) stock, and salt.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-4

Elise Bauer

Add the shredded turkey and cook until just heated through, a minute or two.

To serve, divide half of the fried tortilla strips into individual serving bowls.

Top with the soup.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-5

Elise Bauer

Sprinkle with chopped avocado, shredded cheese, the remaining tortilla strips, and cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges.

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-6

Elise Bauer

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-7

Elise Bauer

turkey-tortilla-soup-method-8

Elise Bauer