Turkey Burger Soup Recipe
Here is a true bowl of comfort food. A rich creamy, cheesy turkey burger soup will warm you on a cold day! So yummy and like a cheese burger in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup potatoes cubed
- ½ cup celery chopped
- 1 cup carrots shredded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno small, diced, cored and seeds removed
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 12 basil fresh leaves, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoon curly parsley chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth fat free
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash nutmeg
Instructions
- In a soup pot, melt the butter, add the onions, garlic, potatoes, celery, and carrots. Saute for about 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the jalapeno. Sprinkle with cornstarch, salt and pepper.
- Slowly add the ground turkey, breaking it up into small pieces. Add the basil, parsley and stir. (If you are using leftover cooked turkey just mince it into ¼ inch pieces and add at this step.)
- When the turkey is fully cooked, add the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
- Add half and half and stir again for another 2-3 minutes. Slowly add the cheddar cheese (about ¼ cup at a time) stirring constantly to properly integrate it into the soup mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce.
- When all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed, add nutmeg.
- Top with multicolored tortilla strips for a festive look.
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Notes
Frequently asked questions:
- How long can I save this soup? You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Can I freeze this soup? Yes, you must completely cool the soup before freezing. Store in airtight containers for up to one month. For single servings, freeze portions in a muffin tin and pop out the frozen rounds and store in freezer bags.
- Can I use leftover cooked turkey for this soup? Sure, take your leftover turkey, (Thanksgiving or Christmas) mince it while cold i and add at the same step you add the ground turkey. Use the same amount by weight using a kitchen scale, 16 oz.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1304mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3414IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 1mg
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