Description
This comforting Smoked Turkey White Bean Soup combines tender smoked turkey with creamy white beans and aromatic herbs in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is made by sautéing fresh vegetables, simmering with fresh and dried herbs, and finished with parsley for a fresh touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cups smoked turkey, diced or shredded (about 10.5 oz)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed, or 3 cups cooked white beans
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, forming the flavorful base of the soup.
- Bloom Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to release its aromatic oils without burning.
- Build Base: Stir in the diced smoked turkey, drained white beans, broth, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender.
- Finish & Season: Remove bay leaves and stems of herbs from the soup. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed for a balanced flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy a warm, hearty meal.
Notes
- If your smoked turkey is already fatty, you may reduce or omit the olive oil to lower the fat content.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the white beans before adding them or towards the end of simmering.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs with dried if fresh is not available, but adjust amounts accordingly.
- This soup can be prepared a day ahead as flavors improve overnight in the refrigerator.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
