Turkey and White Bean Soup
Made with leftover turkey breast, this turkey and white bean soup is light, brothy, and filled with fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a post-holiday meal or a simple, satisfying lunch to enjoy throughout the week. Use a crusty piece of Dutch oven no-knead bread to soak up the broth, guaranteeing no drop goes to waste!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2-4 large carrots peeled, chopped
- 4 celery stalks chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth
- 2 cups canned cannellini beans drained, rinsed
- 3 cups cooked turkey chopped or shredded
- ½ bunch kale leaves removed from stems, torn into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
- Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, chopped celery, salt, and pepper. Sauté over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken stock/broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and stir in the canned beans and cooked turkey meat. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Once the soup is done simmering, mix in the fresh kale leaves (discard the stems).
- Remove the turkey and white bean soup from the heat, scoop it into bowls, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chop or shred your leftover turkey into bite-sized pieces and avoid adding any skin or fatty sections.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. The sodium content in chicken stock can vary widely from brand to brand. Taste your broth as you go, and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- You’ll only need half of a large bunch of kale. I like to save the other half to add fresh to the soup throughout the week or use it to make sautéed kale and mushrooms.
- The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3434IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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