Description

This Lemon White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens is a bright and flavorful soup packed with protein and nutrients. Tender ground turkey, creamy white beans, and fresh greens are simmered in a lemony broth for a satisfying and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced (about 2.5 cups)
1 large carrot, diced (about 1.5 cups)
3 celery stalks, diced (about 2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
Red pepper flakes, to taste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 (540 mL) cans white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 lb ground turkey
1 lemon, juice and zest
3 cups curly kale leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded for topping

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Instructions

Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Bloom spices: Add salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Brown turkey: Create a well in the center of the vegetables and add ground turkey. Break up the meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Blend beans: While the turkey is cooking, blend 1 can of cannellini beans with 2 cups of chicken broth until smooth.
Simmer soup: Add the blended beans, remaining chicken broth, remaining can of beans, lemon juice, and zest to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
Add greens: Stir in kale and fresh dill. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve: Serve hot, topped with parmesan cheese and extra red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

You can use other types of greens, such as spinach or chard.
If you don’t have fresh dill, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 390kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 45mg