Ground Turkey Soup – Skinny Spatula

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 3.5 oz. pancetta

  • 1 large onion (diced)

  • 2 medium carrots (diced)

  • 2 - 3 celery stalks (diced)

  • 1 lb. ground turkey

  • 2 garlic (minced)

  • 1 tbsp. rosemary (finely chopped)

  • 1 tbsp. thyme (finely chopped)

  • 2 - 3 sage leaves (sliced)

  • 1/4 red chili flakes

  • 3 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)

  • 5 cup chicken stock

  • 1 cup low-fat cream

  • 1/3 Parmesan (grated)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the pancetta for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.

  2. 2

    Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Next, add the lean ground turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Break it up with your spoon as you go.

  4. 4

    Stir in the garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage and red chili flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add the potatoes and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in the low-fat cream and grated Parmesan.

  7. 7

    Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve hot, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.