Description
A hearty and nutritious turkey vegetable soup that’s perfect for chilly days, combining lean ground turkey and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 10-12 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 4-5 large carrots (chopped)
- 1½ cups celery (chopped)
- 1 sweet potato (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups coleslaw cabbage (or more to taste)
- 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes (fire roasted)
- 1 (14-oz) can white beans
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 yellow squash (chopped)
- Chopped parsley (to garnish, optional)
- Pesto (to garnish individual bowls, optional)
- Parmesan cheese (to garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add the ground turkey and chopped onion. Sauté over medium-high heat, crumbling the turkey as it cooks.
- Once the turkey is browned, drain the fat and return the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and all spices to the pot. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 10-12 cups of broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, sweet potato, and coleslaw cabbage. If you are using fresh thyme, add the sprigs at this point.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and white beans. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the carrots and sweet potato are almost tender.
- Add the chopped zucchini and yellow squash to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
- Skim off any foam that forms on the surface. If you used fresh thyme, remove the stems before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley, pesto, or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider blending a small portion of the soup and stirring it back in. Adjust salt to taste depending on the broth you use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American