Turkey Vegetable Soup: Light Weight Loss Soup Inspired by The Food Charlatan
This turkey vegetable soup is light, high in protein, and packed with colorful vegetables — perfect for weight loss or a clean, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1½ cups chopped green beans
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon juice, fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown ground turkey over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Add zucchini, green beans, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add kale or spinach at the end for extra greens.
- Use ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.