How to Make Lemon Turkey Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it's cold outside or when you're feeling under the weather, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of homemade soup. For a twist on the classic chicken soup, try making a Lemon Turkey Soup. This delicious and aromatic soup is packed with flavor and warmth, making it the perfect dish for a cozy night in or for a comforting lunch.

This recipe combines tender pieces of turkey with the bright and zesty flavor of lemon, creating a unique and refreshing soup that is sure to tanta...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cups turkey stock
  • 1 cup diced cooked turkey
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until carrots begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour turkey stock into vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir cooked turkey, lemon juice, and lemon zest into turkey stock mixture; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach leaves, salt, and black pepper; simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 482mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 397mg