Veggie Packed Turkey Bean Soup

Veggie Packed Turkey Bean Soup

This soup is hearty, flavorful, and full of protein and fiber. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Cooking Guide:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, kidney beans, black beans, corn, green beans, bay leaf, and thyme.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Tips:

• For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them to the pot.
• This soup is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
• You can also use leftover shredded turkey instead of ground turkey.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To make this soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
• This soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Enjoy this delicious and healthy Veggie Packed Turkey Bean Soup!