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Smoky Chipotle Meatball Tortilla Soup

Mexican Inspired chicken or turkey meatballs simmered in a smoky tomato sauce with crunchy tortilla chips served with all the toppings.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Meatball tortilla soup
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Author: Elaine S.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce seeded and chopped + 3 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Tortilla chips avocado and cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened. Add the jalapeño, garlic, spices and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Turn off the heat and transfer half the onion mixture to a plate, leaving the rest in the skillet. Place the plate in the fridge to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, add the onion mixture to a large bowl along with the ground turkey, tortilla chips and cilantro. Mix to combine.
  • Using well-oiled hands, roll into 12 balls, about 3 tbsp each. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. (It’s ok if they are still raw in the center, they will continue cooking in the broth).
  • While the meatballs bake, add the fire roasted tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, adobo sauce, chicken stock and sugar to the skillet with the remaining onion mixture. Bring to a boil and add the meatballs. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through. About 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1423mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g