Quick and Easy Curried Turkey Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick and Easy Curried Turkey Soup, a vibrant fusion of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This one-pot wonder combines tender shredded turkey, creamy coconut milk, and fragrant spices like red curry paste, turmeric, garlic, and ginger to create a deliciously aromatic base. Balanced with crisp carrots, fresh baby spinach, and a zesty splash of lime juice, this soup is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Perfect for using up leftover turkey or creating a quick weeknight dinner, it’s finished with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a fresh, herby kick. Gluten-free and delightfully satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and ground turmeric, cooking for 1 minute to release the flavors.
Pour in the chicken or turkey stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the shredded turkey and sliced carrot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the carrot is tender.
Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach leaves, allowing the soup to heat through and the spinach to wilt.
Season with lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 389 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 6894 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 150.2 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2963 mg | 63% | |
*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.
