Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup Recipe
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4.6
Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup Recipe
Description
The Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup Recipe combines ground turkey with a mix of carrots, celery, and onions that soften during a moderate simmer. Garlic, thyme, and black pepper add subtle seasoning layers, while the basil pesto introduces a fresh herbal dimension. Cheese tortellini enriches the soup with a soft pasta texture that cooks through gently in the broth. The chicken broth ties the components together into a cohesive soup that is mild but flavorful. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds a hint of brightness to each spoonful.
The soup can be served as a standalone dish or paired with crusty bread for dipping. Its balance of protein, vegetables, and pasta makes it a practical option for a nourishing meal without heavy preparation. The gentle simmering ensures the vegetables retain some bite without becoming mushy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 99% lean
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 2 carrot cut into half circles, large
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoon basil pesto
- 5 ¼ cups chicken broth low sodium
- 9 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup parsley flat-leaf, minced
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick saucepan or cast iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through. Drain and discard the liquid. Transfer the ground turkey to a bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the olive oil to the saucepan. Stir in the onion, carrot and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the pesto and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a lively simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the ground turkey and tortellini, and cook until the tortellini is tender, 5 minutes for fresh and 8 minutes for frozen.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.33Cups | |
| Calories | 230.2kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.8g | 5% |
| Protein | 23.9g | 48% |
| Fat | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 806.8mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4.4g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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