Description
Hearty “Italian Ground Turkey Soup” delivers a comforting blend of robust flavors and nourishing ingredients. Savory herbs and tender turkey create a satisfying meal perfect for warming winter evenings or when craving Mediterranean-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked small pasta
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium flame, then introduce ground turkey and cook until golden brown, methodically crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Incorporate finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for approximately 2-3 minutes until aromatic and translucent.
- Add diced carrot, celery, and zucchini to the pot, allowing vegetables to soften and meld together for 3-4 minutes.
- Stream in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Elevate heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing soup to develop rich flavors for 20 minutes.
- Gently fold in fresh spinach or kale and pre-cooked pasta, letting ingredients integrate for an additional 4-5 minutes until greens are wilted and tender.
- Ladle steaming soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Boost protein by choosing lean ground turkey for a healthier soup base that keeps calories lower.
- Customize vegetable mix by swapping zucchini with seasonal veggies like bell peppers or butternut squash for variety.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and adjusting salt quantity to personal taste preferences.
- Make soup gluten-free by replacing regular pasta with alternatives like quinoa, rice, or zucchini noodles for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg