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Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup with Rice

Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup with Rice

The ultimate comfort food, this Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup with Rice is packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that combines lean protein and fresh vegetables in a delicious broth. Perfect for warming up on cold nights!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1 medium-sized zucchini chopped
  • 1 small crown broccoli chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes optional
  • 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 5 to 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 to 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the avocado oil in a thick-bottomed large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
  2. Scoot the onion and garlic off to one side of the pot and place the ground turkey on the open surface. Brown the turkey for a few minutes before mixing it with the onion.
  3. Add the Italian seasoning, chopped bell peppers, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Give everything a stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the soup cooks, prepare your cooked brown rice. If you have leftovers, this step is easier!
  6. After the soup has cooked, add the cooked brown rice and baby spinach. Stir well and cover for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
  8. Serve in large bowls, accompanied by crusty bread or cornbread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Add or reduce the amount of broth based on how “soupy” you like your soups. I prefer mine hearty, so I use 5 cups.
  • Tip 2: Use pre-cooked brown rice for the best results. If using uncooked rice, it can take longer to cook.