Description
A wholesome and hearty soup made effortlessly in your crockpot, packed with nutritious ingredients for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups (300g) fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or chicken until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Stir to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach or kale and kidney beans if using. Cover and continue cooking until greens are wilted.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Add lemon juice for brightness if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this soup with any vegetables you have on hand.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with additional beans or lentils.
- This soup freezes well, so feel free to make a double batch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 20
Keywords: healthy crockpot soup, easy soup recipe, low calorie soup, crockpot meals, vegetable soup, lean protein soup