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Delicious & Hearty High Protein Tomato Turkey Soup Recipe

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This High Protein Tomato Turkey Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal packed with lean protein and vibrant flavors. Perfect for a healthy lunch or hearty dinner, it’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (or Diced Tomatoes)
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Turkey Broth
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 2 Celery stalks, diced
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Cooked Small Pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni) (optional)
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa (optional)
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans or Lentils, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • Fresh Parsley or Basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pot.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add a tablespoon of olive oil (if needed) along with the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and the chicken or turkey broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the bay leaf.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 20-30 minutes.
  6. If adding cooked pasta, quinoa, or beans, stir them into the soup during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil, if desired.

Nutrition

Keywords: For a protein boost, consider adding unflavored collagen peptides, chickpeas, or white beans. For a thicker soup, blend a portion of it and stir back in. This soup pairs well with crusty whole-grain bread or a side salad.

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