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Hearty Ground Turkey and Rice Soup: Nourish Your Soul Today!

A comforting and nutritious soup made with ground turkey, brown rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for nourishing your soul.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the diced carrots, celery, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the uncooked brown rice and diced tomatoes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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.

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