Tortilla Soup with Tomatoes and Smoked Turkey by museumgrl

Source: Bon Appetit, October 1994

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons minced garlic 28 ounces of plum tomatoes 2 1/4 teaspoons oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup red peppers 1/2 cup yellow peppers 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 1/2 cup of zucchini 3/4 pound thickly cut smoked turkey, chopped tortillas 3/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Instructions

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, cumin and pepper. Simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth and vegetables and simmer until they are tender, about 15 minutes. Add turkey. Combine cilantro and lemon peel.

Serve with toasted tortillas, cheese, and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, if desired.