Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetable Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetable Soup

Delicious slow cooker vegetable soup with ground turkey and lentils. Very earthy and hearty. Serve alone or with homemade bread for a delicious fall meal.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 4 cups water, or more to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 2
Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.

Cook’s Note:

You can use ground beef instead of turkey, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302
Calories
5g
Fat
44g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol42mg 14%
Sodium842mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber11g 40%
Total Sugars12g
Protein21g
Vitamin C51mg 257%
Calcium113mg 9%
Iron6mg 35%
Potassium1055mg 22%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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