Description
Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup (Weight Loss Soup)
Cozy, hearty, and packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables, this low-calorie soup is perfect for a healthy eating plan without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼–½ tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp basil
- ¼–½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or 6 sprigs fresh thyme)
- 10–12 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 4–5 large carrots, chopped
- 1 ½ cups celery, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups coleslaw mix or fresh cabbage
- 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (14-oz) can white beans, drained
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, chopped
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley, pesto, parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large (6-quart) soup pot, sauté ground turkey with onion over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and all spices; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in broth (10–12 cups) and bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, sweet potato, cabbage, and thyme (if using fresh).
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and white beans.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until carrots and sweet potato are nearly tender.
- Add zucchini and yellow squash; simmer another 5–10 minutes, until tender.
- Skim any foam from the top and remove thyme stems if using fresh.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
