Description
Hearty ground turkey and mushroom soup delivers comforting warmth with rich, earthy flavors that dance across your palate. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, this delightful soup offers a nourishing meal perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetables:
- 7 ounces (200 grams) ground turkey
- 7 ounces (200 grams) mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1/2 zucchini, chopped
- 2 large scallions (or 1 small onion), chopped
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- Salt to taste
Cooking Liquid and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water (or more as needed)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and crumble ground turkey, seasoning with salt. Cook until the meat turns golden and slightly crisp, breaking it into small pieces.
- Introduce chopped mushrooms to the pot, stirring continuously to blend flavors and release their natural moisture.
- Incorporate diced carrots, zucchini, turmeric, rosemary, mint, and black pepper into the mixture. Pour water to create a soupy consistency, ensuring ingredients are well-submerged.
- Allow the soup to simmer gently, letting the vegetables soften and spices infuse their aromatic essence throughout the liquid.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if required to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- In the final moments of cooking, sprinkle fresh scallions and oregano, stirring them into the soup to release their vibrant, herbaceous notes.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest briefly, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
- Ladle into warm bowls, appreciating the rich, hearty combination of lean turkey, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs.
Notes
- Enhance lean protein by ensuring ground turkey is cooked thoroughly without overcooking, which maintains moisture and tenderness.
- Consider using low-sodium ingredients for individuals monitoring salt intake, creating a heart-healthy soup option.
- Swap fresh herbs with dried alternatives if unavailable, maintaining similar flavor profiles while preserving recipe’s nutritional integrity.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra seasonal vegetables like spinach or kale for increased nutrient density and color variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg