Sesame 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 is browned first to build a savory base, then reunited with a colorful lineup of carrots, sweet potato, zucchini, and baby spinach simmered in rich bone broth. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of sesame, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden tahini or sesame oil sneaking in the way it can with store-bought soups and broths. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and ties the flavors together beautifully. The layered spices do a lot of heavy lifting, giving the broth real depth without relying on any sauces or condiments that might carry cross-contamination risk. It's hearty enough to be a full meal and the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.
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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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