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.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
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: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 122.9% | Vitamin C: 22.9% | Calcium: 8.6% | Iron: 16.2%
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Martha says
October 22, 2016 at 2:44 pmThank you!! I cannot tell you how much I love this soup or how many times I have made it. So many times that I know the recipe by heart – there is a pot cooking right now!! I usually add a vegetable- spinach or zucchini, and maybe a can of some type of beans. Freezes great too. Love it!!
Laureen King says
October 22, 2016 at 3:49 pmthank you so much Martha, its one of my favs as well. I’m going to try adding spinach next time.
Brittanne says
October 30, 2016 at 6:48 pmThis 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 says
October 31, 2016 at 12:12 pmTerrific Brittanne, the noodles are a great addition
Tina says
November 7, 2016 at 6:55 amITALIAN 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!
Laureen King says
November 9, 2016 at 10:53 pmHi Tina, I’m not too sure how brussel sprouts would taste, but I personally wouldn’t like them in this soup.
Sarah Stierch says
November 29, 2016 at 10:51 pmThis sounds so good! I’m going to try it with chicken broth instead of beef. Thanks for the recipe!
Colleen says
January 12, 2017 at 12:00 pmI 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!
Carol says
March 18, 2017 at 6:18 pmI made this tonight it was really good my boyfriend and I loved it !!!
Laureen King says
March 18, 2017 at 8:39 pmSo glad to hear that Carol.
TerryAnne says
April 3, 2017 at 6:20 pmThis was delicious! Thanks so much 🙂
Laureen King says
April 5, 2017 at 11:20 amthank you kindly TerryAnne
Rockhound says
August 22, 2017 at 6:02 pmI 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 says
August 22, 2017 at 6:22 pmI bet it tasted great!, thanks for trying my recipe Rockhound.
Jennifer says
October 5, 2017 at 5:29 pmI tried your Italian Turkey Burger Soup and it was delicious. The kids even loved it and they are not big soup eaters .
Laureen King says
October 5, 2017 at 5:43 pmThank you Jennifer, that’s always the biggest compliment – when kids like my recipes!
NiCole Hale says
October 30, 2017 at 6:52 pmI 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 says
December 7, 2017 at 6:39 pmThis is absolutely delicious! We just add some orzo to it during the last 10 minutes 😊
Laureen King says
December 10, 2017 at 6:29 pmOrzo is a great addition Kristen
Nancy says
January 4, 2018 at 10:34 amSnowy 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 says
January 9, 2018 at 7:58 pmfrozen veggies will work just fine Nancy, enjoy!
Nicole says
January 21, 2018 at 9:07 amThis 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 says
January 22, 2018 at 7:42 pmThank you kindly Nicole
Joan says
March 21, 2018 at 4:54 pmReally good soup. Added sauté cabbage and chopped kale. Even better
Lynn says
April 15, 2018 at 10:22 amLov making this recipe!! My favorite soup ever:)
Laureen King says
April 15, 2018 at 10:36 amOne of my favs as well Lynn, thanks for commenting.
Dee says
June 1, 2018 at 5:01 pmJust finished this recipe and enjoyed a bowl….very delish. Thanks!
Laureen King says
June 3, 2018 at 10:16 amThank you Dee, glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Dee says
June 3, 2018 at 11:09 amOh this Italian turkey Soup…sooo yummy. I craved it last night. So, today the pot is on again…comfy food!
Nadine says
July 5, 2018 at 5:27 amI really want to thank you for posting this recipe. Ever since I found it, I make this once a week!
Laureen King says
July 6, 2018 at 7:12 pmThank you so much for the comment Nadine. Its one of my favs as well.
Lynn Schall says
September 25, 2018 at 12:11 pmThis is so delicious, I’m making it right now for the 4th time, it’s my new favorite soup , thank you for the recipe!
Laureen King says
September 28, 2018 at 5:45 amone of my favs as well!
Laureen King says
January 4, 2017 at 7:32 amWonderful! So good when we find recipes the kids love. This is one of my favourite soups!
Alex says
February 9, 2017 at 8:24 amHi Laureen,
Do you have a slow cooker recipe for this soup?
Laureen King says
February 9, 2017 at 5:07 pmI 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.