Brazil Nut Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.6

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Brazil Nut Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

This golden, aromatic soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's actually doing something good for you — and honestly, it is. Ground turkey gets browned in coconut oil before simmering low and slow with sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, and a generous hit of fresh ginger and turmeric, building layers of warmth and depth that taste like they took far longer than they did. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up, and baby spinach stirred in at the last minute keeps the color vivid and the nutrition intact. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. Bone broth gives the base a rich, savory body that store-bought cartons rarely match, and Ceylon cinnamon adds a subtle sweetness that ties the whole thing together without tipping into dessert territory. It's hearty enough to stand alone as a full meal, and the leftovers reheat beautifully for a satisfying lunch the next day. Top with a handful of fresh parsley if you have it — it's a small touch that makes the bowl look as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
6 cups bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the meat is cooked through to 165°F (74°C), about 6–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the turkey to a plate and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pot.
2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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