Turkey And Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey And Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 lb cooked deli turkey, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 10 ounces fresh spinach, cut into 1-inch strips

Servings: persons

1/4 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 quart chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb cooked deli turkey, cut into 1/2 inch slices
10 ounces fresh spinach, cut into 1-inch strips

1
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
2
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot.
3
Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the chili powder, cocoa, Tabasco sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add the black beans and turkey to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the spinach and the bacon. Cook until the spinach just wilts, about 1 minute.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Turkey And Black Bean 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!

Turkey And Black Bean Soup

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