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Ground Turkey and Potato Soup

A comforting and hearty soup that combines ground turkey and creamy potatoes, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil For that rich base flavor.
  • 1 lb ground turkey A lean protein that holds up beautifully in the soup.
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced Adds an aromatic punch.
  • 1 medium onion, diced The flavor foundation.
  • 2 sticks celery, diced Adds crunch and flavor contrast.
  • 2 medium carrots, diced Sweetness and color.
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces Creaminess that thickens the soup.
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes For a tangy, saucy base.
  • 8 cups chicken broth Feel free to use low sodium.
  • 3/4 tsp salt To taste.
  • 1/4 tsp pepper Adds a little bite.
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder Enhances the garlic flavor.
  • 3/4 tsp oregano For an herbaceous note.
  • 1/4 tsp thyme Earthy tones.
  • 1 leaf bay leaf The secret ingredient for depth of flavor.
  • 3 cups spinach, packed Adds color and nutrients before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, celery, and carrots into uniform pieces, about 1/4 inch.
  2. Dice the potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
  3. Mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  3. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains and it’s lightly golden.
  4. Transfer the turkey into your crock pot.
  5. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the crock pot along with the diced potatoes.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (including their liquid).
  7. Add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir everything together.
  8. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  9. About 5 to 10 minutes before serving, fold in the fresh spinach until wilted.
  10. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For maximum flavor, brown the turkey well. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. This soup freezes beautifully for easy single servings later.