Turkey Vegetable Soup
A comforting and nourishing Turkey Vegetable Soup, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of lean turkey breast or thighs
- 2–3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6–8 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- A handful of fresh parsley, thyme, and bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: 1 cup of frozen peas or corn, zucchini, or green beans
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables for a smoother cooking process.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add olive oil in a large pot, sauté onions until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add the garlic: Cook for an additional minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Incorporate the vegetables: Add carrots and celery, stir to soften for about 5 minutes.
- Add the turkey: If using raw, chop and sauté until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the broth: Gradually add broth, stirring everything together, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season and add herbs: Incorporate herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20-25 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Final adjustments: Taste and adjust seasoning, add lemon or vinegar for extra zing if desired.
- Serve it up: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serving suggestions: Pair with crusty bread, garnished with parmesan cheese or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turkey soup, vegetable soup, comfort food, healthy soup, homemade soup