Ground Turkey Soup
A comforting and nutritious ground turkey soup packed with hearty vegetables and rich cream, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 tbsp oil For sautéing the vegetables
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken or turkey broth Use good quality broth for best flavor
- 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 large russet potato, chopped
- 1 cup cream Adds richness
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, seasoning with part of the salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the ground turkey, brown it with the remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken or turkey broth, followed by the butternut squash and russet potato. Bring to a gentle simmer and let bubble for about 15 minutes.
- Once vegetables are tender, stir in the cream and fresh parsley. Heat through for an additional minute before serving.
Notes
This soup can be served with crusty bread or a garden salad. Garnish with extra parsley for freshness.