Asian-Inspired Turkey & Greens Soup

Serves: 4-6 people  |  15 Minute Prep Time |  30 Minutes to Cook

This ground turkey and veggie soup is everything you want in a weeknight dinner: flavorful, comforting, and loaded with ~30 grams of protein per serving. Fresh ginger, garlic, and lime bring brightness, the tamari adds depth and the greens and mushrooms add fiber and nutrients. It’s meal-prep friendly, freezer-safe, and easily customizable—try it with noodles, tofu, or a little heat from chili flakes.

Instructions:

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon or meat chopper.
  3. Stir in mushrooms and cook 3–4 minutes until they release juices.
  4. Pour in broth and tamari. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 12–15 minutes.
  5. Add bok choy (or other greens) and cook until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with more tamari if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with scallions, cilantro, and chili if you like heat.
  8. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 large onion, diced (or 1 ½ medium onions)
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 16 oz (340 g) mushrooms, thinly sliced (shiitake, cremini, or button)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium tamari (or coconut aminos for soy-free)
  • 3–4 cups chopped bok choy or napa cabbage (can sub kale/spinach)
  • Juice of ½ lime (taste before adding more)
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or sliced chili for heat
  • salt and pepper

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