Slow Cooker Turkey & Potato Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12 Cups
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Calories
1862 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Turkey & Potato Soup Recipe
Description
Slow Cooker Turkey & Potato Soup Recipe brings together lean ground turkey and diced Creamer potatoes in a slow cooker alongside aromatic vegetables and herbs. The recipe calls for medium onion, garlic, celery, carrot, dried rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves, simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth with canned diced tomatoes. The slow cooking process over 6 to 7 hours on low heat gently softens the potatoes and infuses the broth with herbaceous notes and turkey flavor.
The soup’s texture balances tender, slightly firm diced potatoes and well-cooked, yet not dry, ground turkey. The vegetables release their subtle sweetness, complementing the savory herbs. Parsley stirred in at the end adds a fresh note. This soup serves as a warm, nourishing dish that can be hearty enough for a light meal, pairing well with simple bread or a side salad.
The method includes browning the ground turkey and sautéing onion and garlic before combining all ingredients in the slow cooker. Removing bay leaves before serving ensures a smooth texture and clean flavor. Seasoning adjustments are encouraged to suit individual taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 potato Little Potato Creamer variety; 1.5 lb bag; cut into half-inch dice
- 2 celery thinly sliced, large stalks
- 3 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoons rosemary crushed, dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 bay leaf
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 7 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 petite diced tomatoes 14 ounce can
- ¼ cup parsley flat-leaf, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray and add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through. Transfer the cooking to a large slow cooker.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- To the slow cooker, add the Creamer potatoes, celery, carrots, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, chicken broth and tomatoes.
- Cook on LOW until the potatoes are tender, 6 to 7 hours.
- Stir in the parsley, remove the bay leaves, adjust the seasonings and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1862 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5Cups | |
| Calories | 186.2kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 31% |
| Fat | 4.7g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 532.2mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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