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Ground Turkey Soup with Beans

Making ground turkey soup with beans is easy and delicious. You can enjoy this great soup year round but it’s wonderful in the fall when the weather cools down! Our collection of ground turkey recipes will definitely help you get dinner on the table quickly.

When it comes to making delicious soups and stews for the fall and winter months you can’t go wrong with ground turkey. It’s a great protein to use in your soups, it’s budget friendly while also being lean and healthier than ground beef.

Ground turkey soup with beans pin ready to eat images showing finished soup.

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What kind of beans can I use in my ground turkey soup?

Any kind of beans will work in this soup, but we prefer either white kidney beans or cannellini beans . You could also use black beans or pinto beans.

Featured image showing the finished ground turkey soup with beans.

Do I need to cook the beans before adding them to the soup?

No, you don’t need to cook the beans before adding them to the soup. Just drain and rinse them, and then add them to the pot. Canned beans are actually already cooked for the most part so they’ll just need to be warmed up and that happens in plenty of time when mixed in with the ground turkey soup ingredients.

Finished bowl of ground turkey soup with beans.

What kind of ground turkey should I use?

You can use either ground turkey breast or ground turkey thighs. Ground turkey breast is leaner, while ground turkey thigh is richer and more flavorful. We prefer ground turkey breasts for most of our recipes because it’s so lean and healthy.

Ground turkey breasts are great for anyone who is using the WW program as well because it’s very low in points and will help keep you on track with your program.

Ground turkey also cooks faster than a lot of other protein options which makes it a great option for busy weeknight meals.

Can I substitute another type of meat for the ground turkey?

Yes, you can substitute ground beef, chicken, or pork for the ground turkey. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Ground beef will take longer to cook than ground chicken or pork.

I love using ground chicken in place of ground turkey because in terms of taste and texture as well as points for WW and calories/fat it’s pretty similar. Ground beef or pork will add to those things for sure so keep that in mind if it’s an importnat aspect of the recipe building process for you!

Top down view of two bowls of the finished ground turkey soup with beans.

Ground turkey soup with beans is a hearty and nutritious meal that is perfect for a winter afternoon.

Here are some questions to consider when preparing this dish:

What type of beans should be used?

There are many different types of beans that can be used in this soup, including kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. Each type of bean will give the soup a different flavor, so experiment to find the perfect combination.

How much ground turkey should be used?

The amount of ground turkey you use will depend on how many people you are serving and how hearty you want the soup to be. A general rule of thumb is to use one pound of ground turkey per four servings.

A look at the finished soup ready to serve with ground turkey and beans

What other ingredients can be added to the soup?

In addition to beans, ground turkey soup can also include vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions. Spices such as garlic, cumin, and chili powder can also be added for extra flavor. Just be sure not to add too much spice, as it can overwhelm the other flavors in the soup.

Keep in mind that you can always add more but you can’t really take anything away so add ingredients like spices and extras in small amounts, slowly, so you can build the flavors the way you want when customizing recipes like this ground turkey soup with beans.

Ground turkey soup with beans is a simple but delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. By following these suggestions, you can be sure that your soup will turn out perfectly every time.

A top down look at the finished ground turkey soup with beans.

What you will need to make ground turkey soup with beans:

This ground turkey soup with beans uses olive oil, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, italian seasoning, salt/pepper, cannellini beans, chicken broth, lemon juice, and baby spinach. 

Of course as we mentioned above you can add things like veggies, more seasonings, and even different meats if you like so be sure to check out all the options and adjust the recipe to suit your tastes and needs.

That’s the best part about recipes like this ground turkey soup with beans, they can be altered pretty easily in order to suit any dietary needs, food sensitivities, etc.

ingredients needed to make ground turkey soup with beans.

Here are some kitchen essentials to have on hand for recipes and meal prep:

Making healthy meals is a breeze with these kitchen essentials. Keeping things like this on hand makes my life so much easier in the kitchen.

Some things that are great to have on hand when prepping meals like this are a cutting board, sharp knives, and storage containers.

You can also benefit from a good skillet, a kitchen scale, measuring cups, and this awesome strainer tool!

How to make this tasty ground turkey soup:

Step 1:  Add the oil, celery, and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat, and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

cooking the veggies in a pot

Step 2: Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional minute.

adding in the garlic and seasoning.

Step 3: Add in the ground turkey and cook until it’s mostly turned white, breaking it up with your spoon as it cooks (about 4-5 minutes). 

adding in the ground turkey.

Step 4: Add in the beans, carrots, and broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat & simmer for 10 minutes.

adding beans and stock.

Step 5: Add in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 

adding in the carrots

Step 6: Add in the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts. 

adding in the spinach.

Looking for other delicious ground turkey recipes?

If you are looking for more ways to use ground turkey in your meal plans this week you can’t go wrong with some of these other delicious choices. There’s breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and even appetizer recipes that everyone will love. Try them all!

close up view of a bowl of the finished soup.

Can I have this recipe on Weight Watchers?

Each serving of ground turkey soup with beans is 1 point on the weight watchers program.

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We recommend that you use the recipe creator on the app or the website to create the recipe based on the ingredients / brands you use and then you’ll know for sure how to track this recipe for your Personal Points plan!

a side view of the finished ground turkey soup with beans.

Printable Ground Turkey Soup with Beans Recipe:

Featured image showing the finished ground turkey soup with beans.

Ground Turkey Soup With Beans

Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Making ground turkey soup with beans is easy and delicious. You can enjoy this great soup year round but it's wonderful in the fall when the weather cools down!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 sticks of celery, diced fine
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (I used frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1-14 ounce can of cannellini beans, drained
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add the oil, celery, and onion to a soup pot over medium-high heat, and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional minute.
  3. Step 3: Add in the ground turkey and cook until it's mostly turned white, breaking it up with your spoon as it cooks (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Add in the beans, carrots, and broth. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce the heat & simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Add in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Step 6: Add in the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 254Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 63mgSodium 782mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 21g

As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts, WW points and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

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