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    Ground Turkey Soup

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    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. It’s a quick and easy recipe that is ready to serve in about half an hour.

    Plus, this Italian turkey soup only uses one pot for preparation, so clean-up here is as easy as cooking (and eating!). It’s the perfect recipe for fall afternoons, rainy days, or any time you need a warm, comforting meal. This may become your new go-to soup!

    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    Why You'll Love This Ground Turkey Soup

    • It’s fast and easy to make. Hearty soups typically involve a laborious, time-consuming process, but this soup takes only 35 minutes from start to finish. Make it after work or on the weekend for a flavorful, hearty soup even when you’re pressed for time.
    • Authentic Italian flavors. Take your tastebuds on a trip to Italy in under an hour with this Italian soup with ground turkey that rivals your local restaurant. When you’re thinking of ordering takeout or going out to eat, you can pull out this recipe and get the same flavors in half the time (and for half the price!).
    • Simple gluten-free ingredients. Lean ground turkey plus simple, always-available vegetables and a few common pantry ingredients come together to make this savory, meaty Italian tomato soup that is healthy and gluten-free.
    • Packed with veggies. This one-pot tomato soup with ground turkey calls for several types of vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, and celery. You can feel good serving it to your whole family knowing that it’s as nutritious as it is tasty!
    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredient Notes

    To make this easy and delicious Ground Turkey Soup, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

    • olive oil - avocado oil or other neutral oil will also work well.
    • ground turkey - this Italian ground turkey soup recipe is obviously tailored to ground turkey, but virtually any kind of ground meat will work like ground beef, ground chicken, or ground pork. You may have to adjust cooking time to make sure your substituted protein is cooked through.
    • onion
    • garlic - freshly minced garlic always offers the best flavor, but store-bought minced garlic is fine too if you’re in a time crunch.
    • carrots - using pre-sliced carrots from the grocery store or a mandolin slicer will help cut down on preparation time!
    • celery
    • white button mushrooms - not a fan of white button mushrooms? Try using other robust types of mushrooms like cremini mushrooms, portobellos, or shiitake mushrooms.
    • tomato sauce - you can use canned tomato sauce or make your own if you’ve got extra tomatoes lying around.
    • tomato paste - store-bought or homemade tomato paste are both great options.
    • chicken broth
    • bay leaves
    • potato - Yukon gold potatoes or another low-starch potato typically hold their shape well when used in soups.
    • Italian seasoning - a homemade blend of similar herbs and spices will work just as well!
    • salt and pepper
    • baby spinach

    You will also need measuring cups and spoons and a large pot (I used my 4 qt. Dutch oven).

    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Ground Turkey Soup

    1. Cook turkey. Heat oil in a large pot or 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the hot oil is sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir well and break up the turkey into small pieces.
    2. Add vegetables. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Add sauce. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and bay leaves. Mix well and bring the soup to a boil.
    2. Add potato and seasoning. Add potato, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    3. Simmer. Cover the lid and simmer over low heat until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the potato from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Insert a fork to check doneness (if a fork is easily inserted into the potato, it's fork tender and ready).
    4. Add spinach. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com
    • Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Serve

    This Italian Ground Turkey Soup is delicious and filling served on its own, or paired with some of my favorite sides including:

    • Caesar Salad
    • Garlic Knots
    • Pita Grilled Cheese
    • White Bean Salad
    • Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread
    • Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese
    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storage/Freezing Instructions

    How to Store

    Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    How to Freeze

    Place in a freezer-safe container like a plastic deli container or a freezer bag and fill only ¾ of the way to allow for expansion. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or use a warm water bath to release the frozen soup from the container.

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Chop vegetables ahead of time. Looking to make this soup even easier? Chop the vegetables a day or two prior to making this recipe to cut back on cooking time! Make sure to separately store chopped veggies so you won’t have to sort them before adding them at the appropriate steps.
    • Add more carbs! If you want to make this soup go a little further, add cooked rice, pearled couscous, or your favorite shape of pasta at the end to increase the amount of servings you can get from one pot and introduce more texture.
    • Add garnishes. Cheese makes absolutely everything even better. Grate a little parmesan, sharp cheddar, or mozzarella cheese on top of individual servings for the perfect finishing touch. Additionally, a dollop of sour cream, a squeeze of lemon, and fresh herbs are great garnishes for this soup.
    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling. | aheadofthyme.com

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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Ground Turkey Soup is hearty, nourishing, and healthy. Loaded with protein and veggies, this Italian soup is packed with flavor and is super filling.


    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 medium carrots, sliced
    • 2 ribs celery, diced
    • ½ pound white button mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 (13.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a large pot or 4 quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the hot oil is sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir well and break up the turkey into small pieces.
    2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
    3. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, and bay leaves. Mix well and bring the soup to a boil.
    4. Add potato, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover the lid and simmer over low heat until the potato is fork tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the potato from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Insert a fork to check doneness (if a fork is easily inserted into the potato, it's fork tender and ready).

    Notes

    How to store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    How to freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container like a plastic deli container or a freezer bag and fill only ¾ of the way to allow for expansion. Freeze for up to three months and thaw in the refrigerator overnight or use a warm water bath to release the frozen soup from the container.

    Add more carbs: If you want to make this soup go a little further, add cooked rice, pearled couscous, or your favorite shape of pasta at the end to increase the amount of servings you can get from one pot and introduce more texture.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Italian

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