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Turkey Vegetable Soup

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A comforting and hearty Turkey Vegetable Soup packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed and minced, about 1 tablespoon)
  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme or 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 10–12 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 4–5 large carrots (chopped)
  • 1.5 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 preferred)
  • 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

  1. In a large soup pot, add ground turkey and chopped onion. Sauté on medium-high heat until turkey is crumbled and cooked through.
  2. Drain excess fat from the pot using a spoon.
  3. Turn heat back to medium, add minced garlic and spices, and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken or turkey broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the chopped carrots, celery, sweet potato, and coleslaw cabbage.
  6. Add fresh thyme if using, then add diced tomatoes (with juice) and drained white beans.
  7. Reduce heat to a medium simmer for about 20 minutes.
  8. Incorporate chopped zucchini and yellow squash, simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  9. Skim off any surface foam, remove thyme stems if used.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnishing with pesto and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This soup can be customized with vegetables and proteins based on personal preference. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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