Description
A comforting and nutritious soup recipe that combines the flavors of lemon, white beans, turkey, and greens. This hearty soup is perfect for using up leftover turkey and is a wholesome meal option for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Broth:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups chopped kale or spinach
Additional Flavors:
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and black pepper to taste
- lemon zest and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Combine Broth and Main Ingredients: Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then add white beans and turkey. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Greens: Stir in the greens and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Finish and Serve: Add lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot. Garnish with lemon zest and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
- You can substitute chicken or omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream or grated Parmesan.
- Soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
