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Turkey-Bulgur Soup

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min

Turkey may be an overlooked ingredient because chicken seems more available in stores. Turkey is a wonderful, healthy choice for this soup because it is high in protein, zinc, and iron and low in saturated fat. Try to purchase organic, pasture-raised turkey when possible.

Makes

6 servings

Serving size

1 serving

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ pound cooked ground turkey, 93% lean

½ sweet onion, chopped

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

4 cups water

1 cup Easy Chicken Stock (see tip)

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 carrot, sliced thin

½ cup green cabbage, shredded

½ cup bulgur

2 dried bay leaves

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

A pinch red pepper flakes

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the turkey for about 5 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes or until the vegetables are softened. Add the water, chicken stock, celery, carrot, cabbage, bulgur, and bay leaves.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 35 minutes or until the bulgur and vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Season with pepper and serve.

Cooking Tip

Check out this recipe to learn how to make your own ‘Easy Chicken Stock‘.

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 6 servings  Serving size: 1 serving

Calories

124

Fat

5 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

41 mg

Carbohydrates

8 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

89 mg

Calcium

27 mg

Phosphorus

102 mg

Potassium

207 mg