Ground Turkey Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1/2 cup frozen baby peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground turkey, oregano, basil, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Add the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes more.
6. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Ground turkey is a great alternative to ground beef and is a leaner option.
• This soup is a great way to use up vegetables in your fridge.
• This soup is great for meal prepping and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.