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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Caribbean Turkey Soup


Serves 4-6

8 cups Broth (vegetables or chicken)
3 cups Chopped Leftover Turkey
2 tsp Olive Oil
1 cup Orange Juice
2 Large Sweet Potatos, peeled and diced
1 Yam, peeled and diced
1 Medium Yellow Onion, minced
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 tsp Madeira or Marsala
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
½ tsp Dried Thyme
¼ tsp fresh Ground Ginger
¼ tsp Ground Allspice
¼ tsp Nutmeg
¼ tsp Chili Flakes
Salt and Pepper

To Garnish:
Fresh-Squeezed Lime
Fresh Chopped Cilantro

Heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onions and sauté until they start to caramelize. Add the sweet potatoes, yam, bell pepper, garlic and turkey. Add the seasoning and spices. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the Madeira, vinegar and broth. Bring to a boil, then turn to very low heat and cook for 45 minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Serve with the fresh lime and cilantro.