Best 6 Minestrone With Turkey Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a flavorful and wholesome minestrone soup with turkey. This classic Italian dish combines a variety of vegetables, beans, pasta, and succulent turkey meat to deliver a hearty and comforting meal that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a luscious weekend feast, our carefully curated recipes will guide you through the process of crafting a delectable minestrone soup that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY MINESTRONE



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I love serving this savory soup to lunch guests. Italian turkey sausage gives the broth just the right spice. I never cooked much when I was growing up, so when I got out on my own, I found that great recipes like this can make anyone a good cook. -Betty Christensen, Victoria, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 pound hot Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the next six ingredients; cook until meat is no longer pink. , Add the tomatoes, broth, zucchini and mixed vegetables; cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, macaroni, vinegar, salt if desired and pepper; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINESTRONE WITH TURKEY



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I remember my mom making this soup; now I make it for my kids as often as I can. It's a good way to use up leftover vegetables. Sometimes I add a can of rinsed and drained kidney or garbanzo beans. -Angela Goodman, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups chicken broth or homemade turkey stock
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup each frozen peas, corn and cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, vegetables, macaroni and seasonings. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until macaroni is al dente. Stir in turkey and zucchini; cook until zucchini is crisp-tender. Discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle servings with cheese. Freeze option: Transfer cooled soup to freezer container and freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MINESTRONE WITH KALE AND TURKEY SAUSAGE



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Minestrone is a robust Italian soup of assorted vegetables and beans - the choices vary from cook to cook and season to season. In this version we use turkey sausage to add flavor and heartiness; we like how it complements the kale and chickpeas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn sourdough bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 links mild Italian turkey sausage (about 6 ounces), casings removed
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small bunch curly kale, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup ditalini pasta (about 4 ounces)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the bread on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned in spots and no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until almost tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the kale and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, pasta, broth and 4 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the kale is tender and the pasta is al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the croutons and season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 1,088 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 11 grams

TURKEY MINESTRONE



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A warm and comforting turkey soup recipe to put your Christmas leftovers to good use. Easy to prepare and low fat, this soup is a perfect post-Christmas pick me up

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Soup, Supper

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tsp olive oil
100g smoked bacon lardons
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 celery stick , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 thyme sprigs
300g celeriac (or any other root veg), cut into cubes
200g potato , cut into cubes
400g can borlotti beans , drained and rinsed
1 ½l chicken stock or turkey stock, (fresh is best)
350g cooked turkey
100g orzo
75g curly kale , shredded

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tsp of oil in a large saucepan. Add the bacon and fry over a medium-to-high heat for 4-5 mins or until golden, then set aside.
  • Put the remaining oil, the onion, carrot, celery and a pinch of salt in the pan. Cook gently over a low heat for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the veg is soft but not coloured. Add the garlic and herbs, and cook for 2 mins more
  • Tip in the celeriac, potato, borlotti beans and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 mins. Add the cooked turkey, orzo and the bacon, and cook for 10 mins.
  • Just before serving, tip in the kale, give everything a good stir and return to the heat for about 2 mins or until the kale has wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

SUE'S MINESTRONE



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This is a good make-ahead recipe. In fact, I usually let it sit in the fridge for a few days before I reheat it! Feel free to experiment with the mixed vegetables. I use the Italian-style mixed veggies. Serve with warmed foccacia or French bread for dipping.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
8 slices turkey bacon
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup
3 ¾ cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the meat, bacon, consomme, soup, water, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Add the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MINESTRONE SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Yum! This soup is very flavorful and healthy. I found it in a magazine, it's a real keeper, I make it all the time. It's best served with crusty bread.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground turkey
2 cups white onions, chopped & divided
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons garlic, minced divided
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup celery, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained
1 cup green beans, thawed if frozen
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • In medium bowl combine turkey, 1 cup onion, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Shape mixture into 36 meatballs.
  • Place meatballs on baking pan (10 x 15 x 1 inch) sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees (Fahrenheit) for 20 to 25 minutes or until meatballs are brown on outside and no longer pink in center.
  • In 5-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute remaining onion and garlic with celery in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes, green beans, sage, oregano, basil, and parsley. Increase heat and bring mixture to boil; add rotini. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
  • Add meatballs and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is heated throughout.
  • Top bowls with parmsean cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 968.6, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 24.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, tender turkey, and a flavorful broth are essential.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Some good additions include carrots, celery, green beans, and kale.
  • If you're using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook more evenly.
  • Add the pasta during the last 10 minutes of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Serve the soup immediately, or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

Minestrone with turkey is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So experiment with different vegetables and seasonings, and enjoy a bowl of this comforting soup today!

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