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Italian Turkey Burger Soup

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One of my favourite soup recipes Italian Turkey Burger Soup, both healthy and hearty made with lean ground turkey.
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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!

Soup made with chunks of ground turkey, carrots simmered in tomato based broth. Served in black bowl and garnished with sliced green onion.

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.
two bowls of soup made with ground turkey, carrots, vegetables simmered in a tomato based broth. Served in black bowls, garnished with green onion.
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.
Soup with chunks of ground turkey, carrots simmered in a tomato based broth. Served in a black bowl and garnished with green onion slices.
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

Italian Turkey Burger Soup

Laureen King
One of my favourite soup recipes Italian Turkey Burger Soup, both healthy and hearty made with lean ground turkey.
4.08 from 292 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey breast
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups celery sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes not drained 28 oz
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp. dry
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dry
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dry
  • 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • 1/4 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6145IUVitamin C: 18.9mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2.9mg
Keyword turkey soup, Italian soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
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  2. Tina

    ITALIAN BURGER TURKEY SOUP RECIPE:

    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!

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  4. 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!

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  5. Alysa

    I use myfitnesspal app to figure out calories. You can import recipes into the app by copy and pasting the URL. You can then change the recipes to the ones you use and save it. It will give you a nutritional break down. It’s a free and easy to use app.

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  8. Rockhound

    5 stars
    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.

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  10. Jennifer

    5 stars
    I tried your Italian Turkey Burger Soup and it was delicious. The kids even loved it and they are not big soup eaters .

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  11. 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.

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  13. 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?

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  14. Nicole

    5 stars
    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!.

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  18. Dee

    Oh this Italian turkey Soup…sooo yummy. I craved it last night. So, today the pot is on again…comfy food!

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