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White Bean Turkey Soup Recipe (Gluten free)

If you ever thought you didnt like white beans, this turkey white bean soup will absolutely change your mind! All this white bean soup needs is canned white beans, chicken stock, some vegetables you likely have already, and some lean ground turkey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Keyword: gluten free
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 4 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 cups fresh spinach
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 gluten-free baguette sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese optional

Instructions

  • Brown the Turkey: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the turkey from the pot and set aside.
  • Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, onion, and thyme to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are softened and fragrant.
  • Add Vegetables and Herbs: Add the carrots, potatoes, and rosemary to the pot. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Simmer the Soup: Stir the cooked turkey, drained white beans, and chicken stock into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Finish and Serve: Add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional minute, or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the thyme and rosemary sprigs before serving.

Notes

  • To make this harvest white bean soup vegan, skip the Lean ground turkey and sub vegan meat crumbles instead. In addition, use vegetable or mushroom broth instead of chicken stock. 
  • You can substitute ground chicken or sausage for the ground turkey in this turkey white bean soup, if desired.
  • For a hearty soup with thicker broth, blend some of the cooked white beans before adding to the pot. You can also blend all the beans for an overall thicker soup.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary.
  • This white bean soup is also great served with tuscan herb croutons and parmesan cheese.