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Cozy Up with Hearty Turkey Sweet Potato Soup

Cozy Up with Hearty Turkey Sweet Potato Soup on Chill Nights

Cozy Up with Hearty Turkey Sweet Potato Soup is a warm and nutritious dish perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey can substitute with ground chicken or lentils
  • 1 medium onion can substitute with shallots or leeks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust quantity if using fine-grain salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional if milder flavor is desired
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika can substitute with smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin consider omitting or replacing with dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon coriander can substitute with ground fennel
For the Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
  • 1 cup white rice can substitute with brown or wild rice
  • 4 cups broth choose chicken, turkey, or vegetable based on preference

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and chopping the sweet potatoes and onion into small, even pieces.
  2. In a large stockpot, heat a splash of cooking oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion along with kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and coriander.
  4. Next, add the white rice and sweet potatoes to the pot.
  5. Pour in your choice of broth, stirring well to combine all the ingredients in the pot.
  6. Allow the soup to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Taste your soup and check the thickness; if it seems too thick, gradually add more broth.
  8. Once the soup is perfectly flavored and textured, consider garnishing it with fresh herbs or homemade croutons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve hot in bowls with warm crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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