Ground Turkey, White Bean and Kale Soup

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: canned turkey

Ground chicken is leaner, while canned turkey is more affordable.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective option.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often cheaper and can be used interchangeably.

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Chop and add 1 small onion, 2 ribs of celery, and 2 carrots to the pot; cook for about 15 minutes until softened and turkey is cooked through.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; mix well.

Add 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes and 1 can of drained and rinsed Great Northern white beans to the pot.

Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, add 8 ounces of kale and stir.

Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes until the kale is wilted and flavors meld.

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