Gluten-Free Winter Vegetable and Turkey Soup
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
American
Technique
Simmering
Diet Friendly
Gluten-Free
Daily Recipe: January 04, 2023
The cold weather calls for a comforting, hearty bowl of soup that's also perfect for a gluten-free diet. This recipe uses seasonal winter vegetables flavored with aromatic herbs, and protein packed ground turkey, making it a nutritious and satisfying option.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Ground turkey - 1 lb
- Onion - 1 small - chopped
- Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
- Carrots - 2 - peeled and chopped
- Parsnips - 2 - peeled and chopped
- Turnip - 1 - peeled and chopped
- Chicken or vegetable broth - 4 cups
- Bay leaf - 1
- Thyme - 2 sprigs
- Salt -
- Pepper -
- Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🍶🕰️Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 2 - 🧅🍳🍰Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
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Step 3 - 🧄🌟👃Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Step 4 - 🦃🔥🍳Add ground turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
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Step 5 - 🥕🥕🥕🍲🍃🧂Add chopped carrots, parsnips, and turnip to the pot, along with broth, bay leaf, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 6 - 🌡️🍜👨🍳Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the turkey is cooked through.
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Step 7 - 🧂🍃✅Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the pot. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Step 8 - 🍜🥣🌿Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
Additional
This soup can easily be customized with other seasonal vegetables and herbs. For a creamier texture, puree half of the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender before serving. Kids can help chop the vegetables and garnish the soup with herbs.