Turkey White Bean Soup with Kale or Spinach

Total Time40minutes mins

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (or about 8-10 baby carrots)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey (see notes)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4-5 cups kale or spinach, rinsed and roughly chopped

For serving:

  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.

Add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spatula, until the turkey is browned and cooked through.

Add the diced tomatoes, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15-30 minutes, depending on how much time you have.

Stir in kale until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.

Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.