It’s the perfect, cozy time of year for a bowl of nutrient-rich soup, and if you’re looking for a low carb turkey soup recipe that you can add to your dinner rotation, look no further than this homemade Turkey Burger Soup!
Filled with low carb veggies, lean turkey and Italian spices, this soup will definitely hit the spot on a cold day!
This Turkey Burger Soup is featured in my Operation: 17 Day Slim Down cycle 1 meal plan that is available during certain times of the year.
I made a few minor edits to the original (as I almost always do!) and I hope you enjoy it!
Turkey Soup Recipe
This turkey soup recipe calls for ground turkey, but if you have leftover turkey from the holidays, you can easily use up your leftovers in this simple recipe.
If you’re not a fan of turkey, no worries – this recipe is super versatile, and I’ll give you some suggestions on substitutions a little later on.
Turkey Soup Recipe Ingredients
Like most of my recipes, this soup is simple to make. It only includes a few key ingredients, which include:
- ground turkey
- onion
- carrots
- celery
- garlic cloves
- Italian Seasoning
- diced tomatoes with juice (or fresh tomatoes)
- low-sodium chicken broth
- green beans (Fresh, Frozen or canned)
Substitutions for Group Turkey Soup Ingredients
If you’re not a fan of certain ingredients, or want to add even more veggies to your turkey burger soup, here are a few ideas:
- Ground chicken, beef or pork
- Shredded cooked chicken breast
- Leftover turkey from the holidays
Here are a few ideas for substitutions for veggies (or to add even more veggies to your soup):
- Spinach (this was in the original recipe)
- Kale
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
Low Carb Turkey Soup for the 17 Day Diet
If you’re eating low carb on the 17 Day Diet, you can certainly have this on all cycles of the diet.
After all, it was created for my cycle 1 meal plan, so it’s approved starting on day 1.
Now, if you choose to add additional vegetables, or make substitutions, make sure what you’re using is approved for the cycle you’re currently on.
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed when, make sure you check out my 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List for all the info!
You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).
Can I have this Turkey Soup on the Kickstart Diet?
Yes, you can definitely have this yummy turkey soup while on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet. If you make no changes to this recipe, you can have this soup starting on the 4-Day Soak Up Phase.
Would you like soup starting on the 3-Day Scrub Phase? If so, simply omit the carrots.
Do you prefer to make this soup more plant forward? If so, you can omit the ground turkey and use your favorite approved legumes instead.
If you’re not sure which foods are allowed during each phase, make sure you take a look at my 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List.
Keto Turkey Soup
If you’re on the Keto Diet, this soup can be eaten as is. Depending on your macros, you may want to limit the amount of onions or carrots you use.
You may also want to increase your fat content by using a fattier meat such as beef or pork.
If you’re new to Keto or need a refresher on Keto low carb foods, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.
Low Carb Soup Recipes
If you’re a soup lover and want more ideas for yummy low carb soups, consider some of my favorite low carb soup recipes:
- Carrot and Apple Soup
- Middle Eastern Turkey and Carrot Stew
- Turkey Cilantro Enchilada Soup
- Chicken Enchilada Soup (Slow Cooker)
- MaryPat’s Creamy Apple, Carrot & Cauliflower Soup
- Homemade Tomato Soup
- Chili Con Carne with Beans
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Christine’s Mexican Turkey Chili
Did you make this soup recipe and love it? If so, make sure you come back to review the recipe card below. If you’re on social, make sure you tag me @17ddblog so I can see your yummy soup!
Turkey Burger Soup
This nutrient-dense Turkey Burger Soup is a great low carb soup for weeknights when you need something savory and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lean turkey (or your favorite meat)
- Olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 Carrots, peeled and sliced or diced
- 2 Celery Stalks, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or more to taste) or use your favorite herbs
- 1 15oz can diced tomatoes with juice (or 2-3 ripe medium tomatoes)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Cup Diced Green Beans (Fresh, Frozen or canned)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot on medium high.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until almost done. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the diced onion, carrots and celery to the pot. Saute for about 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Next, add the minced garlic and Italian Seasoning and saute for 30 seconds.
- Next, add the diced tomatoes with juice, broth, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes or so.
- Finally, add the green beans to the soup during the last 10 minutes of cooking until they are warmed through.
Notes
Approved for:
17 Day Diet - all cycles
17 Day Kickstart Diet - 4-Day Soak Up and 10-Day Stabilize Phase (omit carrots for the 3-Day Scrub Phase)
Keto Diet - may need to limit carrots and onions depending on your macros
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