One of my favourite soup recipes Italian Turkey Burger Soup, both healthy and hearty made with lean ground turkey. Easy to make in less than an hour!
With the colder temperatures starting to set in what could be more comforting than a warm bowl of soup. This recipe for Italian Turkey Burger Soup makes a terrific lunch but so hearty it can definitely serve as a main course meal.
I am always looking for tasty ways to use healthy, lean, ground turkey breast. The problem with ground turkey is that it can taste dry and flavourless; not so with this recipe! Moist lean turkey meat with scrumptious flavour.
The combination of fresh oregano, thyme and basil with a tomato base add robust flavour to this exceptionally delicious soup. I usually use fresh herbs from my garden which I transfer indoors for the winter. They add superior flavour over dried, but if need be, dried herbs will still taste awesome in this recipe. Be sure to double up the recipe as this soup is even better the next day. Put in a thermos for school lunches your children will love!
Italian Turkey Burger Soup
One of my favourite soup recipes Italian Turkey Burger Soup, both healthy and hearty made with lean ground turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground turkey breast
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups carrots sliced
- 1 ½ cups celery sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes not drained 28 oz
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 tsp. dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dry
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, onion and garlic to skillet and sauté until turkey is browned.
- Transfer to Dutch oven or pot.
- In same skillet add carrots and celery and sauté just until slightly tender (not too soft).
- Transfer to Dutch oven.
- Add tomatoes to skillet to deglaze (love the extra flavour that comes from the browned bits in skillet).
- Add beef broth, tomato paste and all the herbs (except parsley) to skillet and bring to a boil.
- Transfer to Dutch oven, stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer on low heat for 30- 40 minutes.
- Add parsley last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
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Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6145IUVitamin C: 18.9mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2.9mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Be sure to try these other terrific soup recipes! Ham and Bean Soup and Homemade Mushroom Soup
Brittanne
This was really easy and good! I made it all in one pot and added half a box of soup noodles at the end.
Laureen King
Terrific Brittanne, the noodles are a great addition
Tina
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Hello, my boyfriend loves Brussels sprouts. Can I add Brussel sprouts to this recipe? And if so, when should I add them? Please tell me the best way to prepare them and add to this recipe. Also at what point do they go in? Thank you so much!
Laureen King
Hi Tina, I'm not too sure how brussel sprouts would taste, but I personally wouldn't like them in this soup.
Sarah Stierch
This sounds so good! I'm going to try it with chicken broth instead of beef. Thanks for the recipe!
Colleen
I just got an instant pot for Christmas so I adapted and made this soup. Browned the turkey in a separate pan. Sauted the veggies right in the pot...dumped everything else in. Manual 6 minutes QR
It turned out perfect and the veggies are not mushy.
Flavor is great..tastes like it's been simmering away!
Alysa
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Carol
I made this tonight it was really good my boyfriend and I loved it !!!
Laureen King
So glad to hear that Carol.
TerryAnne
This was delicious! Thanks so much 🙂
Laureen King
thank you kindly TerryAnne
Rockhound
I used 2 tablespoons of cilantro instead of parsley and I also added diced potatoes. I used ground beef as well. Came out great. Thanks for this recipe.
Laureen King
I bet it tasted great!, thanks for trying my recipe Rockhound.
Jennifer Killigrew
I did 2 lbs of turkey burger because I like my soup meaty and wanted the extra protein:)
Jennifer
I tried your Italian Turkey Burger Soup and it was delicious. The kids even loved it and they are not big soup eaters .
Laureen King
Thank you Jennifer, that's always the biggest compliment - when kids like my recipes!
NiCole Hale
I made this soup tonight, and it was delicious! The fresh herbs are wonderful. I only used 1 lb. of meat, and added 2 cups garbanzo beans. My children and husband enjoyed it as much as I did.
Kristen
This is absolutely delicious! We just add some orzo to it during the last 10 minutes 😊
Laureen King
Orzo is a great addition Kristen
Nancy
Snowy day here in NJ and this looks so good however I do not have fresh veggies do you think frozen corn & or peas could work?
Laureen King
frozen veggies will work just fine Nancy, enjoy!
Nicole
This is the second time I've made this (both times doubled the recipe) and LOVE it. My husband and son love it as well. This soup is a keeper!.
Laureen King
Thank you kindly Nicole
Joan
Really good soup. Added sauté cabbage and chopped kale. Even better
Lynn
Lov making this recipe!! My favorite soup ever:)
Laureen King
One of my favs as well Lynn, thanks for commenting.
Dee
Just finished this recipe and enjoyed a bowl....very delish. Thanks!
Laureen King
Thank you Dee, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Dee
Oh this Italian turkey Soup...sooo yummy. I craved it last night. So, today the pot is on again...comfy food!
Nadine
I really want to thank you for posting this recipe. Ever since I found it, I make this once a week!
Laureen King
Thank you so much for the comment Nadine. Its one of my favs as well.
Laureen King
Wonderful! So good when we find recipes the kids love. This is one of my favourite soups!
Alex
Hi Laureen,
Do you have a slow cooker recipe for this soup?
Laureen King
I have cooked this in the slow cooker as is, just fry up the ground turkey and stuff, then throw everything in the slow cooker for a couple of hours.