Low Fat Hearty Macaroni Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome flavors, this Low Fat Hearty Macaroni Soup is the ultimate one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring lean ground turkey, tender whole wheat elbow macaroni, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and baby spinach, this soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, and simmered in a savory blend of low-sodium chicken broth and diced tomatoes, every spoonful bursts with refreshing yet hearty goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this light yet satisfying soup makes a fantastic option for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it's a guilt-free comfort food you’ll crave all year long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces lean ground turkey
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until the veggies are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the lean ground turkey to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and the diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add the whole wheat elbow macaroni.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
Stir in the baby spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the spinach wilt for about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, and enjoy this hearty, low-fat macaroni soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 5311 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.9 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3512 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
