Black Friday Jerk Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Black Friday Jerk Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium onions, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning (I used Grace's dried Jerk Seasoning); ½ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper; 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 inch diced; 28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved; ½ cup ginger wine or ½ cup white wine or ½ cup ginger beer; 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups turkey stock; 3 bay leaves; 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped into bite sized pieces; 2 cups cooked collard greens (leftover or canned, collards mustard turnip kale); 1 lb whole kernel corn (frozen or leftover); 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 lime, juice of; ¼ cup Goya mojo juice; lime wedge, for garnish; fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons caribbean jerk seasoning (I used Grace's dried Jerk Seasoning)
½ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 inch diced
28 ounces diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved
½ cup ginger wine or ½ cup white wine or ½ cup ginger beer
8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups turkey stock
3 bay leaves
3 cups cooked turkey, chopped into bite sized pieces
2 cups cooked collard greens (leftover or canned, collards mustard turnip kale)
1 lb whole kernel corn (frozen or leftover)
2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lime, juice of
¼ cup Goya mojo juice
lime wedge, for garnish
fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

1
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium high heat, saute onions and bell peppers, add gingerroot and garlic.
2
Add spices and stir until fragrant (30 seconds).
3
add sweet potatoes and stir until slightly browned.
4
Add drained tomatoes.
5
Add wine or beer to deglaze pan simmer 3 minutes,.
6
add reserved tomato juice and stock, bring to a boil.
7
add bay leaves, turkey, greens, beans, and corn.
8
Bring back to a boil, lower to simmer.
9
add limejuice and mojo and cook until potatoes are soft (about 30-40 minutes).
10
Ladle soup in bowl and garnish with lime slice and chopped cilantro.

1673

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

219

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 medium onions, chopped, 2 red bell peppers, chopped, 1 inch fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Black Friday Jerk Turkey Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Friday Jerk Turkey Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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