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I seriously love soup. I eat it almost year round, even in the summer. I always make soup by the gallon (sometimes 2-3 gallons at a time) and then I carefully portion it up into meal-sized servings and freeze. That way lunches, dinners, and even breakfasts are a no brainer. Yes, you can eat soup for breakfast.
One of the reasons I love soup so much is because they are a fantastic way to eat more vegetables. You can cram a lot of nutrient-dense ingredients into a soup pot, yielding a power-packed meal that is full of healthy veggies, fiber, fat, protein, minerals, and vitamins.
This turkey, vegetable, and rice soup is no different! You can use almost any vegetable in a pot of soup and it is a great lunch or dinner when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich or a piece of crusty bread.
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Turkey Vegetable Rice Soup
Soup is so versatile, so use your favorite vegetables and try different seasonings and spices. This soup is good any time of year and a great way to get more veggies into your diet.
Ingredients
- 1 Vidalia onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into bite-size chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into bite-size chunks
- 4 whole carrots, chopped into bite-size chunks
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped into bite-size chunks
- 1 pound of turkey (or chicken)
- 3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups chopped stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup wild rice or brown/white rice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon thyme
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed well and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, pepper, celery carrots, and garlic together over medium heat in a large soup pot for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the spices and stir together.
- Add the turkey breast, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and add the rice.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Cook for 30-45 minutes and check the rice for tenderness. You want the rice to be slightly firm, but not chewy or hard.
- Check the broth for salt and add a sprinkle more if needed.
- Add the fresh spinach and parsley and stir in. The spinach will cook almost immediately.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
This soup freezes very well. It will stay good in the freezer for several months. It also makes a great lunch or quick dinner, so it’s great to make a big batch in preparation for a busy week. It’s a good way to get more vegetables in your diet without having to always eat a salad.
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