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Healthy Potato Leek Soup with Turkey

A twist on the cozy classic Potato Leek Soup. Adding ground turkey ups the protein and makes this dish even more satisfying.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: ground turkey, healthy soup, Potato Leek Soup, potato soup, soup, stew
Servings: 6
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3-4 cups potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes) chopped, skin on
  • 3 leeks thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1/2 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring 2 tbsp of vegetable oil to medium heat. Add the ground turkey and stir frequently. Continue until the turkey is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the meat to a separate bowl.
  • To the same pot that the turkey was cooked in, bring another 2 tbsp of vegetable oil to medium heat. Add the leeks, carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until they soften and become fragrant.
  • Add the chopped potatoes and vegetable stock. You can also add the dark green leek leaves during this process to bring out extra flavour, but this is optional. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat. Let simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender (spear with a knife or fork to test).
  • Once the potatoes are cooked through, add the ground turkey back to the pot. Add in the thyme, cumin, parsley, salt and pepper. Feel free to season to taste.
  • Remove the dark green leek leaves if you added them in. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

To prepare the leeks:
  • Chop off the stringy roots and dark green leaves. Discard the roots but keep the dark green leaves. 
  • Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and then cut them again into thin half-moons. Transfer to a colander and rinse with water, tossing to remove any dirt. 
  • Let the water drain before cooking with them.