How to Make Turkey and Kale Soup - What’s For Dinner

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

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

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is milder in flavor, and collard greens are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium, while bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly option.

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add sausage, turning every few minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Slice into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside.

Heat remaining oil in a large soup pot. When hot, add onion, carrot and celery and sauté, stirring frequently until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes.

Add garlic and sauté an additional minute. Add broth, tomatoes and thyme and bring to a boil. Stir in the kale. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the noodles and cook until al dente. Add cooked noodles and reserved sausage to the pot and cook an additional minute until warmed through.

Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan.

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