Description
This Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup is a comforting, nourishing dish featuring smoked turkey bacon, fresh vegetables, and a rich plant-based broth. Its velvety texture and savory aroma make it perfect for chilly days or whenever a hearty yet light meal is desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed thoroughly
Protein and Flavor Base
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
Liquids and Cream
- 6 cups plant-based broth
- 1 cup plant-based cream (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to form the soup’s flavorful base. Dice the potatoes and trim the green beans into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the fresh spinach thoroughly, preparing it for the final step.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: In a large pot, cook the smoked turkey bacon over medium heat until it becomes crisp and golden. This renders flavorful fat that will be used to sauté the vegetables.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot with the rendered turkey bacon fat. Cook gently until the onions turn translucent and the vegetables soften slightly, enhancing their natural sweetness and depth.
- Add Broth, Potatoes, and Green Beans: Pour in the plant-based broth, then add the diced potatoes and green beans. Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar to lift and balance the flavors. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the Cream and Spinach: Add the plant-based cream and fresh spinach leaves to the pot, stirring until the spinach wilts and the soup becomes creamy. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and gently simmer, stirring until the desired silky texture is achieved.
- Season and Finish: Season the soup with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh thyme and parsley. Give it a final gentle stir, then remove from heat, allowing the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Cook smoked turkey bacon slowly over medium heat to release maximum flavor without burning.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Simmer soup gently to prevent the cream from separating.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their bright, fresh aroma and flavor.
- Adjust soup thickness by gradually adding more plant-based cream or natural gelling agent according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup, plant-based soup, turkey bacon soup, vegetable soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, gluten free soup
