Crock Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup Aka Diet Soup

Savor the delicious simplicity of Crock Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup, affectionately known as Diet Soup—a hearty, low-calorie meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with lean ground turkey, an abundance of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and cabbage, and a flavorful medley of dried herbs, this slow-cooked soup is as satisfying as it is nourishing. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, your crock pot does all the work, blending savory spices and tender veggies into a comforting, guilt-free dish. Ideal for healthy eating plans, this wholesome soup is high in protein, low in fat, and brimming with fiber. Customize with a handful of baby spinach for an extra nutritious boost, and enjoy a warm, wholesome bowl that tastes like home.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz ground turkey
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 32 oz low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups baby spinach (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any extra fat and set aside.

Step 2

In the base of a 6-quart crock pot, combine the diced onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, and shredded cabbage.

Step 3

Add the cooked turkey to the crock pot, followed by the canned diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.

Step 5

Stir everything together to combine, ensuring the vegetables and turkey are distributed evenly throughout the liquid.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Just before serving, taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed with more salt or pepper.

Step 8

If desired, stir in baby spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking to wilt it slightly.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy a comforting and healthy bowl of turkey vegetable soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3553.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1358.2

Total Fat 52.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 5212.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 113.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 706.2mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 5568.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 33.9%