Slow Cooker Turkey and Vegetable Soup
Description
Ground turkey, vegetables, and lentils simmer together in the slow cooker resulting in a hearty and delicious soup that's perfect alongside some homemade bread.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground turkey
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1/2 cup diced onion
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4 cups water, or more to taste
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 cup dried lentils
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1 cup chopped broccoli
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1 cup frozen corn
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1/4 cup molasses
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4 bay leaves
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3 cubes beef bouillon
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2
Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.
3
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.