Description
Hearty Italian turkey burger soup delivers comfort with a zesty Mediterranean twist. Robust flavors and tender meat create a satisfying meal that warms souls and delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating a fragrant foundation for the soup by sautéing diced onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the pot, breaking it into smaller pieces while cooking for 5-7 minutes until completely browned, developing rich flavor throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate diced carrots and celery, stirring and cooking for 5 minutes to soften vegetables and enhance the soup’s texture and nutritional profile.
- Pour in undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for additional depth.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and allow the soup to simmer for 25-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Introduce chopped spinach or kale during the final 5 minutes of cooking, letting the greens wilt and add vibrant color and nutritional value to the soup.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed, then serve hot in individual bowls garnished with sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version of this hearty soup.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt content during cooking to make the dish heart-friendly.
- Enhance protein content by adding a handful of white beans or quinoa during the simmering stage for extra nutritional value.
- Experiment with different greens like Swiss chard or arugula to add variety and unique flavor profiles to the soup base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg