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Turkey Vegetable Soup

Ground turkey browned with onions and simmered with canned vegetables and tomatoes. A hearty soup that makes a lot and tastes even better reheated the next day.

Nut-FreeEgg-FreeDairy-FreeGluten-Friendly Main Dish
Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Total: 35 min Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy

Allergens: None of the major allergens as written.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey (fresh or thawed)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Optional Extras

  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • A cup of small pasta added in the last 10 minutes
  • Bread or crackers on the side

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Can opener
  • Stirring spoon

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey. Break it into small pieces as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes, until no pink remains.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), drained corn, drained green beans, and water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning if you have them.
  6. Serve hot with bread or crackers on the side.

Notes

  • Ground beef works too. Same method.
  • Add pasta: Stir in a cup of small pasta (elbow, ditalini) during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Add an extra cup of water.
  • Any canned vegetables work. Mixed vegetables, peas, carrots — use whatever you have.
  • Makes great leftovers. This yields a lot and keeps in the fridge for 4 days or freezer for 3 months.
  • Stretch it: Serve over rice to make it go even further.