How do I serve this soup?

I like to garnish this soup with homemade croutons (or crackers) for extra crunch, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs , like chives, for a pop of color. You can serve this soup in larger bowls as a main course, either all on its own, or paired with crusty bread. Or, for a delicious lunch option, serve the soup in a cup or small bowl paired with a side salad or sandwich.

How do I store this turkey sweet potato soup?

This soup will keep well, covered in the fridge for 3 - 4 days . However, the rice will continue to absorb the broth and will get progressively softer, and the broth will therefore get thicker. I think it still tastes great this way, but if you want to thin the soup out again, mix in some additional broth or water when reheating. If you want to preserve more of the rice texture even a day or two after cooking, you can try using wild rice and/or brown rice , following the instructions in the Tips and tricks section above.

Can I freeze this soup?

I have tried freezing this soup, but I found that the texture of the rice and sweet potatoes did not hold up well to freezing. Therefore, I don't recommend freezing the soup , but, you can store it in the fridge for 3 - 4 days as I explained in the previous question.

Turkey Sweet Potato Soup

Name: Turkey Sweet Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (see note 1); 1 pound (454 g) 93% lean ground turkey; 2 cups (282 g) chopped onion (about 1 large onion); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 4 cups (586 g) sweet potato cubes, 1/2 inch in diameter (about 1 very large sweet potato); 1 cup (184 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed; 6 - 8 cups (1.4 - 1.9 L) broth, any type (turkey, chicken, beef, etc.)

Turkey Sweet Potato Soup

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A hearty, well-seasoned soup with ground turkey, chunks of sweet potato, and rice. You can make this soup in only about 35 minutes!

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: main course, entree
Method: stove top
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons oil (see note 1)
1 pound (454 g) 93% lean ground turkey
2 cups (282 g) chopped onion (about 1 large onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
4 cups (586 g) sweet potato cubes, 1/2 inch in diameter (about 1 very large sweet potato)
1 cup (184 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
6 - 8 cups (1.4 - 1.9 L) broth, any type (turkey, chicken, beef, etc.)

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground turkey. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes, or until the turkey is browned. During cooking, stir frequently and break up the ground turkey into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the chopped onion, kosher salt, pepper, paprika, coriander and cumin. Continue to cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes or until the onions are softened.
Add in the sweet potato chunks and rice. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in 6 cups of broth and turn the heat to high to bring to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, turn the heat down to maintain a gentle boil, partially covering the pot with a lid (leave about a 1 - 2 inch opening).
Gently boil the soup for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the sweet potato chunks are tender. Check on the soup periodically during the cook time. If most of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in some additional broth.
Taste the soup and add more salt and/or pepper if needed. If needed, thin the soup out with more broth.

Notes

I used olive oil, but feel free to use whatever oil you usually cook with, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.

Kosher salt is coarse grained; if you want to substitute fine grain salt, start with only 1 teaspoon, taste the finished soup, and add more if desired.

The nutrition information below is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
Calories: 337
Sugar: 7.1 g
Sodium: 1277 mg
Fat: 8.6 g
Saturated Fat: .9 g
Carbohydrates: 46.5 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 19.5 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg

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