Ground Turkey and White Bean Soup with Lemon and Greens
This protein-packed lemony soup is bright, fresh and delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 2 tsps Italian seasoning
- 14- oz. cannellini beans can, rinsed and drained
- 1 4- oz. diced green chilies can
- 4 cups chicken broth preferably low sodium
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups chard thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon juiced
- sea salt and black pepper
To Serve:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften slightly, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to break up the turkey meat until turkey begins to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add Italian seasoning, cannellini beans, green chilies, and chicken broth.
- Increase the heat to high. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover with a lid.
- Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover, and stir in the greens. Continue cooking until the greens are wilted, another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve with an extra wedge of lemon. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Ground chicken or beef may be substituted as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 89mg (30%)Sodium: 1266mg (55%)Potassium: 808mg (23%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 9467IU (189%)Vitamin C: 35mg (42%)Calcium: 187mg (19%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
