Name: Turkey Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 14.5-ounce no-salt-added diced tomato
• 6-inch corn tortilla, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño, without seeds and ribs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped, cooked turkey breast or chicken breast
• 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded farmer cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped avocado

Instructions:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan
• Cook the onion and garlic until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes stirring occasionally
• Stir in the tomatoes, tortilla, tomato paste, jalapeño and cumin
• Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly
• DO NOT DO THIS: Process the mixture in a blender until smooth, then return to sauce pan
• Stir in the broth and turkey meat
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
• Ladle into bowls
• Sprinkle with the queso fresco and avocado

Comments: 7/16/2012 - Used wheat flour tortilla instead of corn, salsa instead of tomato paste and jalapeño. Did not use blender!

Source: Bookmark derived from American Heart Association: Diabetes and Heart Healthy Meals for Two

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