Ground Turkey Soup

5 from 7 votes

This ground turkey soup with hearty potatoes and vegetables is the perfect balance of cozy and filling.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ground Turkey Soup, Ground Turkey Soup with Vegetables

Servings:

4 tbsp oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 ¾ tsp salt plus more as needed (see notes)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lb ground turkey
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
4 cups regular chicken broth or turkey broth
1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash (Frozen squash works or you can swap in sweet potato, carrot or zucchini)
1 large russet potato peeled and chopped
1 cup cream
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and 1 tsp salt, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlicand cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey plus another ¾ tsp salt black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Break up the turkey with a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the chopped butternut squash and potatoes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Add the cream to the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes until the soup is heated through.
Add parsley flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, as needed (see note below). Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!