Description
A comforting and nutritious soup made with ground turkey, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for nourishing your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced carrots, celery, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the uncooked brown rice and diced tomatoes.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped spinach and lemon juice. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider stirring in a tablespoon of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce just before serving.
- You can substitute quinoa for brown rice for a different texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg