Italian Ground Turkey Soup
A hearty Italian Ground Turkey Soup with ground turkey, garlic, and gnocchi, finished with a creamy lemon ricotta sauce.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 4 cloves Garlic, crushed or minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1-2 Tablespoons Calabrian Peppers
- 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 package Frozen Cauliflower Gnocchi
- 1 ⅓ cup Frozen Green Peas
- 4 oz Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan, freshly grated
For the Sauce
- 15 oz Low Fat Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Lemon Zest and Juice
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ cup Milk
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat with the olive oil. Once hot, brown one side of the ground turkey for 3-4 minutes before breaking apart and fully cooking.
- Add the salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, and peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil before adding the cauliflower gnocchi. Cook for 5 minutes before adding the peas and cooking another 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmigiano reggiano, followed by the ricotta sauce. Salt to taste and serve immediately with a garnish of freshly grated cheese and parsley or basil.
Notes
You can use sundried tomatoes, tomato paste with red pepper flakes, or omit entirely. For pasta, use a full quart of chicken broth and 8 oz of dry pasta. Salt to taste at the end when using a seasoning with added salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 33gFat: 12g
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