Healthy Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup (Beef Bone Broth Recipe)
This healthy ground turkey vegetable soup is packed with vegetables and simmered in rich beef bone broth for deep, comforting flavor. It’s a high-protein soup that comes together in about 35 minutes and makes the perfect cozy dinner.
Ground turkey keeps the soup lean while onion, celery, carrots, and zucchini create a classic homemade base. A spoonful of tomato paste adds richness so the broth tastes like it simmered all day.
It’s one of those simple recipes you’ll make once and immediately want to keep in your regular rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Ground Turkey Soup
Healthy Ground Turkey Vegetable Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 cups beef bone broth
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 small zucchini chopped
- 1 small gold potato diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice optional
- parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for about 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
- Add carrots, zucchini, and diced potato. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef bone broth and add salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the soup and add additional salt and pepper as needed. I ended up adding a little more at the end to really bring out the flavor.
- Stir in lemon juice if using and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips for the Best Ground Turkey Soup
Cook the tomato paste
Letting it cook for a minute removes the raw taste and adds depth.
Use beef bone broth
This gives the soup a richer, more developed flavor.
Don’t skip the onion and celery
They create the base that makes this taste like homemade soup.
Finish with lemon
A small squeeze brightens everything and balances the richness.
Variations
Can I Double This Soup Recipe?
Yes, and you probably should.
This recipe makes about 4–6 servings, but it goes quickly. If you want leftovers for lunches or meal prep, simply double the recipe and use a larger pot.
How to Store and Reheat Soup
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
When reheating, warm on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
My kitchen supplies:
Notes
Adjust salt and pepper at the end
This step makes a big difference. Bone broth and ground turkey can vary, so taste and season before serving. I added a little more salt and pepper at the end to really bring out the flavor.
Even better the next day
This is one of those soups that tastes even better the next day. The flavors deepen as it sits, making it perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
If you make this soup, let me know what you think! I always love hearing from you.
This post contains affiliate links. I only recommend products I actually use and love!
Are we friends Yet?!
Sign up to receive my favorite recipes, party ideas and latest finds.