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Turkey Vegetable Soup

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A hearty and flavorful soup made with lean ground turkey and colorful vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Brown the Turkey: In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add ground turkey and chopped onion. Cook until browned and cooked through.
  2. Drain Fat: Carefully drain excess fat from the pot.
  3. Add Garlic and Spices: Add minced garlic and spices to the pot, stirring until fragrant for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in Broth: Add 10-12 cups of broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Add Vegetables: Gradually add chopped carrots, celery, sweet potato, and coleslaw cabbage, cooking for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  6. Mix in Canned Ingredients: Stir in canned diced tomatoes and drained white beans.
  7. Simmer: Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Add Zucchini and Squash: Add chopped zucchini and yellow squash, simmering for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  9. Skim Foam and Serve: Skim off any foam and ladle soup into bowls, garnishing as desired.

Notes

This soup can be easily customized with different vegetables or spices. It’s also great for meal prep, storing well in the fridge or freezer.

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