Lemon Turkey Soup

This lemon turkey soup recipe is a smart way to use holiday leftovers without giving up flavor. The bright burst of lemon adds an upbeat, zesty tang.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups turkey stock
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup diced cooked turkey
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.5 cup chopped red onion
• 0.75 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 0.33333334326744 cup diced red bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots soften, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add turkey, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.