Description
This Ground Turkey Soup with Roasted Red Pepper Swirl is a hearty and healthy soup packed with lean protein and vibrant vegetables. It’s surprisingly easy to make and features a smoky-sweet roasted red pepper swirl for added flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1.1lb) Ground Turkey (Lean)
- 150g (5oz) Onion, Diced
- 150g (5oz) Carrots, Diced
- 100g (3.5oz) Celery, Diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil (For Sautéing)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- 1L (4 cups) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes (No Added Sugar)
- 200g (7oz) Roasted Red Peppers, Drained
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil (For Puree)
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
- Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (For Garnish)
- 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice (Optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Brown Turkey: Add garlic and ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Add Spices: Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer Soup: Add broth and tomatoes; simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Make Swirl: Blend roasted red peppers, paprika, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning; add lime juice if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, swirl with red pepper purée, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Using lean ground turkey keeps the soup lighter. Smoked paprika is key for a smoky flavor. The roasted red pepper swirl adds sweetness and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: soup,ground turkey,roasted red pepper,healthy,easy,comfort food,vegetable,cumin,smoky