BUTTERNUT SQUASH NOODLE SOUP WITH TURKEY

Butternut Squash Noodle Soup with Turkey image

Using spiralized butternut squash as an alternative to pasta, this soup is loaded with fall flavors and gets its smoky spiciness from ground chipotle. The ideal soup to warm you up on cold winter days. Perfect for using up leftover turkey.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 ribs celery, chopped
½ white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¾ teaspoon Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper, or to taste
¾ butternut squash, peeled and cut into noodle shapes
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Steps:

Combine chicken broth, celery, onion, garlic, Mexican oregano, and ground chipotle in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes.
Stir butternut squash and turkey into the broth mixture; simmer until turkey is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 132.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g