Name: Gut Healing Lemony Turkey Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 2 cups of celery; 1 bunch of sturdy greens, such as kale, broccoli rabe, mustard greens or collard greens; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste; Shake of red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste; 1 pound ground turkey; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon Redmond salt, plus more to taste; 1 quart chicken broth; 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup chopped fresh, parsley, mint, cilantro and basil; Fresh lemon juice, to taste

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Gut Healing Lemony Turkey Soup

This original recipe was on the New York Times website, and one of my faves — Kelly LeVeque — shared it online, too, so I HAD to try! I loved it, but of course had to make some personal MaddHealthy tweaks ;) This is how it turned out!

This recipe targets:

Grain-Free | Dairy-Free | Refined Sugar-Free | Paleo Friendly

Not only is this soup SO yummy and full of flavor — it’s also really healing for your gut! It’s full of gut healing AND hormone balancing herbs that will leave you and your body feeling happy, satiated, and healthy! <3

Ingredient list

3 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 cups of celery
1 bunch of sturdy greens, such as kale, broccoli rabe, mustard greens or collard greens
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste
Shake of red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 pound ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (I used ginger people in the jar)
1 teaspoon Redmond salt, plus more to taste
1 quart chicken broth
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed (OPTIONAL: I left these out!)
1 cup chopped fresh, parsley, mint, cilantro and basil. The original recipe also suggests tarragon and chives
Fresh lemon juice, to taste PLUS I serve them on the side with the herbs (+ lemon zest on top!)

Dietary benefits

Grain-free
Dairy-free
Refined Sugar-free
Paleo friendly

Steps

STOVE METHOD

Saute olive oil, carrots, onions, and celery until the onions are slightly golden brown. Add in your tomato paste, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate.
Add ground turkey and salt, and cook until crumbled. Add in your white beans (or skip this step!) and broth and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and add in your greens.
Squeeze lemon into the pot and serve your soup with a side of chopped parsley, basil, and cilantro and a bunch of lemon wedges.

INSTANT POT METHOD

I cooked the ground turkey separately first. Then I sautéed the veggies in the instant pot. Combine everything in the instant pot and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes!