How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying and nourishing as a warm bowl of soup. And when that soup is made in a slow cooker, it’s even better because it means minimal effort for maximum flavor. That’s why this Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetable Soup is the perfect recipe for those chilly days when you want a hearty and filling meal without spending all day in the kitchen.

This recipe is the epitome of easy and delicious comfort food. It’s packed with tender chunks of turk...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 4 cups water, or more to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 842mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1055mg