Slowcooker TurkeyTortilla Soup

 

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons butter

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, diced

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 15 oz. can corn, drained

1 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

5 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups cut up leftover turkey 

1 tablespoon hot and spicy taco seasoning ( season to taste- more or less)

1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

Heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat and add the diced onions and peppers. Sauté for 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add all remaining ingredients to the slowcooker EXCEPT for the cheddar cheese.

Cooked on low for 3-4 house. The last half hour add the cheese and stir well until combined.