Ground Turkey 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. 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!

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!

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).

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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