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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup

Hearty Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for busy days and chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado or canola oil
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can be replaced with ground chicken or beef
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh is best, garlic powder can work too
  • 1 Onion, diced shallots can be a milder alternative
  • 2 sticks Celery, diced fennel or bell peppers are great replacements
  • 2 Carrots, diced parsnips or sweet potatoes can be delightful substitutes
  • 2 cups White Potatoes, peeled and chopped sweet potatoes or skipping them lowers carbs
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced Tomatoes, drained canned crushed tomatoes work well too
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth suits a vegetarian version
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to dietary needs
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked pepper yields the best results
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder use more fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning can be a good alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Thyme dried basil is a nice substitute
For the Finish
  • 2 cups Spinach, fresh or frozen kale or Swiss chard are great alternatives
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley can swap with other herbs like cilantro

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • medium skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the turkey is well-browned and no longer pink.
  2. Once the turkey is browned, carefully transfer it to your slow cooker. Add in 1 diced onion, 2 diced celery sticks, 2 diced carrots, and 2 cups of peeled and chopped white potatoes. Pour in one 14.5-ounce can of drained diced tomatoes, followed by 4 cups of chicken broth, and stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon of ground thyme over the contents in the slow cooker.
  4. Add 2 cups of fresh or frozen spinach to the mixture and stir together.
  5. Set your slow cooker to the low setting and cover with a lid. Allow your soup to cook for 8-10 hours.
  6. Once the cooking time is complete, ladle the soup into warm bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge, or freeze portions for a quick and healthy meal later on.

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