Description
A hearty and flavorful Weight Loss Turkey Vegetable Soup made with lean ground turkey and fresh vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs for a satisfying low-calorie meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups spinach (or kale), chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and diced tomatoes (with juice).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
- Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the spinach (or kale).
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for meal prep.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or seasonings.
- Can be made vegan or vegetarian by substituting the turkey with plant-based protein like lentils or chickpeas and using vegetable broth.
- For a spicier soup, add red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A