When it comes to hearty and cozy dishes then Turkey white bean soup is my first choice. This soup has a layer of flavors, of savory vegetables, sausage and beans. A best use of leftover rotisserie chicken and or turkey. Perfect when you’re craving a comforting and warm bowl.
A healthy, protein rich soup that is going to be your favorite dish in fall and winter. In this article we come with a tasty easy recipe for you that will give you restaurant-like taste. I hope you will love it when you try it at your home.
Turkey White Bean Soup
A hearty soup with a tasty layer of flavors. This soup is loaded with beans, vegetable, and tomato paste, with the taste of spices. It’s the perfect way to use leftover rotisserie chicken, veggies and turkey.
What I love in this recipe?
- This soup is a very comforting soup in one bowl. Provide warmth and nourishment in the cold days.
- This is easy and quick to make. It is the best option during busy days.
- It’s a great way to use leftover veggies and turkey.
- You can eat this soup like a meal, it’s very filling.
Is turkey white bean soup healthy?
Yes, turkey white bean soup is very healthy for us. Bone broth is packed with healing amino acids so it’s healthy for the small intestine and large intestine. Beans are packed with nutrients that keep you healthy. It has fiber, iron, protein and antioxidants. Eating beans on a daily basis can maintain your healthy weight, decrease the risk of chronic disease and be healthy for the gut. Turkey can decrease cholesterol level and be healthy for the heart.
How to make Turkey white bean soup?
This soup is easy to make and has flavors of beans, vegetables and smoked sausages.
The ingredients you need:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 ounces smoked sausage, cut into half moons (turkey, beef)
- 1 small chopped white or yellow onions
- 1 medium trimmed and chopped fennel bulb,
- 3 garlic cloves, minced and peeled
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 15 ounces great northern beans (canned)
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
- 3 cups cooked turkey chopped
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnishing)
Step by step Instructions
- In a 4 to 5 QT Dutch oven heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the smoked sausage and cook until the corners are golden. pour on the plate and set aside.
- Add the onion and fennel and sauté for 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic.
- Cut the vegetables and put them aside one side and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the clear space.
- Add one spoon of tomato paste into the oil and sprinkle a big pinch of salt and smoked paprika over the top. Add the tomato paste to let caramelize then add vegetable mixture into the pot.
- Measure 1 cup beans and set aside the remaining add in the pot with about half of the broth.
- In an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Add the remaining broth and beans and oregano or marjoram.
- Increase the heat and simmer it, then reduce the heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked turkey along with smoked sausages.
- Taste the seasoning and adjust it according to you with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the parsley over the soup before serving.
Recipe Variations
- You can add more protein, I like to use leftover turkey breast to add more taste.
- To make it vegan you can add veggies in the soup.
- You can also use navy beans or black eyed peas instead of white beans.
Storage and freezing instructions
Storage instructions
To store the soup in cool temperature, transfer it in an airtight container, refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing instructions
For long term storage, you have to leave some space in the container for expansion. When reheating, warm it on the stove top or in the microwave, add some broth if needed.
Final words
A hearty soup with a tasty layer of flavors. This soup is loaded with beans, vegetable, and tomato paste, with the taste of spices. It’s the perfect way of using leftover rotisserie chicken and turkey.
Turkey white bean soup is very healthy for us. Bone broth is packed with healing amino acids so it’s healthy for the small intestine and large intestine. Beans are packed with nutrients that keep you healthy. It has fiber, iron, protein and antioxidants. Eating beans on a daily basis can maintain your healthy weight, decrease the risk of chronic disease and be healthy for the gut. Turkey can decrease cholesterol level and be healthy for the heart.
After knowing the ingredients, step by step guide, serving suggestions and tips you will definitely try this soup. It is one of my favorite soup recipes because its taste is incredible and a very good thing is that it is quickly ready. So, if you are feeling hungry and have very little time make this and enjoy it!
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