Description
This Weight Loss Soup is a hearty, low-calorie turkey vegetable soup packed with lean protein, fiber, and nutrients — perfect for meal prep, detox days, or a light, satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean, 93% or higher)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes until greens wilt.
- Serve warm, or let cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezer-friendly, too!
Notes
Customize with extra veggies like green beans, mushrooms, or cauliflower rice. To make it vegetarian, skip the turkey and add white beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Healthy, Weight Loss
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: weight loss soup, turkey vegetable soup, healthy soup, low calorie meal, detox soup