How to Make Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, and ground beef is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is fresher, while bouillon is cost-effective.

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is a nutritious swap, and peas are often less expensive.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot.

Add ground turkey to the pot and wash hands.

Add a pre-mixed container of carrots, celery, and onion to the pot.

Season with 1 tablespoon of Mrs Dash and about 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning.

Break up the turkey and brown it with the vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 2 minutes, check the mixture and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until browned.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute to combine flavors.

Add diced potatoes to the pot, cutting them to a similar size for even cooking.

Add green beans and kernel corn to the pot.

Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, stirring to combine.

Add 6 cups of chicken broth to the mixture, adjusting with water if necessary.

Stir everything together and cover the pot with a lid.

Simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on.

After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and serve the soup.

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