Ground Turkey Bean Soup With Lemon and Greens
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This Ground Turkey Bean Soup is a hearty, wholesome dinner packed with tender vegetables, white beans, leafy greens, and a bright squeeze of fresh lemon.
Warm up with a bowl of Ground Turkey Bean Soup, an easy one-pot meal that’s satisfying without feeling too heavy. With plenty of vegetables, cannellini beans, and greens alongside the turkey, it’s just the kind of cozy soup to make on a chilly fall evening.
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Why You’ll Love This Ground Turkey Bean Soup Recipe
- Hearty without being heavy: Ground turkey and cannellini beans make this a satisfying soup while keeping it fresh and light.
- Loaded with veggies: Onion, celery, carrots, spinach, and chard add plenty of color and texture.
- Easy one-pot dinner: Everything comes together in one pot, which means less washing up!
- Fresh and flavorful: Italian seasoning, green chiles, and fresh lemon add lots of flavor to the broth.
- Great for cooler weather: A steaming bowl of soup is perfect for an easy fall or winter dinner.
Got some leftover turkey? Try our Spicy White Bean & Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe.
Pair This Ground Turkey Soup With…
Turn your Ground Turkey Bean Soup into a complete meal with something warm and crusty on the side, a simple salad, or a comforting dessert.
How Do I Make Ground Turkey Bean Soup?
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Ground Turkey Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery stalks thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 14 ounces cannellini beans (1 x 14-ounce can), rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (1 x 4-ounce can)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups chard thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon juiced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the ground turkey. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until it begins to brown.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, cannellini beans, diced green chiles, and chicken broth.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the baby spinach and chard. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the greens have wilted.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with extra lemon wedges. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Break up the ground turkey with a wooden spoon as it cooks so that it browns evenly throughout.
- Low-sodium chicken broth makes it easier to control the soup’s overall seasoning.
- Add the spinach and chard toward the end of cooking so they wilt while retaining their fresh flavor and color.
- Add the lemon juice at the end of cooking to keep its flavor bright and fresh.
Substitutions
- You can use ground chicken or ground beef instead of ground turkey.
- Cannellini beans are also commonly sold as white kidney beans.
- Diced green chiles are a common canned ingredient in the US but can be harder to find in UK supermarkets. Use canned or jarred chopped mild green chilies where available.
Leftovers
- Allow leftover soup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container and refrigerating it.
- Reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave until piping hot throughout before serving.
Freezing
- Let the soup cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe, airtight containers.
- Thaw frozen soup overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat thoroughly on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
A Cozy Bowl for Chilly Days
This Ground Turkey Bean Soup is full of hearty beans, turkey, vegetables, and greens, with fresh lemon giving everything a bright finish. Ladle it into bowls, grab some crusty bread, and dinner is served!
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