MSG Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.6

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MSG Free Turmeric-Ginger Turkey Vegetable Soup

This golden, fragrant soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely taken care of — warming from the inside out thanks to fresh ginger, turmeric, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon. Ground turkey gives it hearty body, while sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, and baby spinach load every spoonful with color and texture. The whole thing comes together in a single pot, building deep flavor the old-fashioned way: aromatics, good bone broth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar to brighten it all up at the end. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, packaged soups and broths can be a minefield — but every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and straightforward. There are no seasoning packets or shortcuts, just real vegetables and spices doing all the heavy lifting. The turmeric and ginger don't just add warmth; they make the broth taste like it's been simmering for hours even when it hasn't. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a deeply satisfying, clean-eating soup that's easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough to share.

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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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