Description
Hearty turkey vegetable soup blends tender meat with seasonal produce from Italian kitchens. Comforting ingredients simmer together, creating a nourishing meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups diced or shredded turkey (white or dark meat)
- 8 cups low-sodium turkey broth
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn (or fresh, canned)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious soup pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery with a light sprinkle of salt until they become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh thyme, and bay leaves to the vegetable mixture. Gently stir and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the herbs to release their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate shredded turkey, diced tomatoes, and rich broth into the pot. Elevate heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to low. Cover and let the soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, allowing vegetables to tenderize and flavors to meld.
- Introduce vibrant green peas and sweet corn kernels to the simmering soup. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the new ingredients are heated through and maintain their crisp texture.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to suit your taste preferences. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Boost veggie nutrition by adding extra colorful vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more vitamins and texture.
- Swap turkey with rotisserie chicken or plant-based protein for dietary flexibility, ensuring equal protein content.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and controlling salt additions, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Enhance soup’s depth by roasting vegetables before adding to pot, intensifying natural sweetness and creating richer flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg