Lactose Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

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Lactose Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

This golden, aromatic soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's doing something good for you with every spoonful — and honestly, it is. Ground turkey simmers alongside sweet potato, zucchini, carrots, and baby spinach in a bone broth base that's deeply savory and naturally rich without a drop of dairy anywhere in the recipe. Turmeric and fresh ginger give the broth a warm, earthy depth, while a touch of Ceylon cinnamon adds just enough subtle sweetness to make the whole thing feel a little unexpected. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden milk derivatives or worry about cream sneaking in — it's just clean, satisfying comfort food. Coconut oil stands in as the cooking fat, doing its job quietly so the spices and vegetables can take center stage. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that looks 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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