Turkey, White Bean & Kale Soup

Mineral-rich, easy to digest, and cozy for any season.

This cozy turkey, white bean, and kale soup is simple, soothing, and easy on digestion. It leans on warm broth, gentle aromatics, and tender greens to deliver steady energy without feeling heavy, making it a supportive staple for busy weeknights, low-appetite days, or any season you’re craving grounding nourishment. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan for extra richness and satisfaction.

Nutrition Highlights

• Protein from ground turkey + cannellini beans to support tissue repair, steady energy, and stable blood sugar.
• Collagen + minerals (if using bone broth) to support connective tissue, hydration, and everyday replenishment.
• Fiber from beans + kale to support regularity, gut health, and a more comfortable digestion.
• Kale for folate + vitamin K + magnesium to support blood-building nutrients, bone health, and a calmer nervous system.
• Antioxidants from tomatoes + greens (lycopene + vitamin C) to support immune resilience and oxidative-stress protection.

Ingredients

Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 30–35 minutes · Serves: ~6

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or ghee

• 1 lb mild ground turkey (or ground italian sausage)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ¼–½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 3 cups chicken bone broth

• 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed or fire-roasted tomatoes

• 2 cans (14–15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed

• 1 small bunch kale, stems removed, chopped

• Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

• To serve: grated Parmesan, drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the turkey with the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until the turkey is cooked through and the onions are translucent,

2. Add oregano, basil, can of tomatoes (with liquid), and beans. Stir to combine.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add kale and cover for about 2 minutes or until kale softens. Stir to combine.

4. Add broth, stir, and increase heat to medium. Continue to cook until soup comes to a simmer and is heated through, about 5 minutes.

5. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and serve!