Description
Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup is a cozy, comforting meal featuring smoky smoked turkey bacon, fresh seasonal vegetables, and a luscious plant-based creamy base. This nourishing soup blends hearty ingredients with vibrant flavors for an easy, wholesome dinner perfect for any chilly evening or whenever you want a nurturing bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups vegetable broth (natural)
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded or cubed
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Variations
- 1 cup fresh spinach, kale, or chard (added near end)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (for spice kick)
- 1/2 cup cashew cream or coconut milk (as dairy-free cream alternative)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or white beans (for protein boost)
- Substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or parsnips (root vegetable mix)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and a pleasing texture.
- Sauté the Base: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered smoke-infused fat in the pot. Add onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened and fragrant, building the foundational flavors.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot and sauté briefly to deepen their flavors. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Add Zucchini and Creaminess: Stir in the diced zucchini and plant-based cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly into the soup. Gently mix in the natural gelling agent until the soup thickens to the desired creamy consistency.
- Season and Finish: Pour in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and apple cider vinegar (natural) to brighten and balance the soup. Return the smoked turkey bacon to the pot, stir lightly, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add any optional ingredients like fresh greens or spices at this stage.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables to keep the soup vibrant and flavorful.
- Do not overcook vegetables; keep them tender but firm to maintain texture and color.
- Melt plant-based cheese slowly on low heat for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Adjust soup thickness by adding extra broth if too thick or more natural gelling agent if too thin.
- Allow the soup to rest a few minutes before serving to let flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup, smoked turkey bacon soup, plant-based creamy soup, vegetable soup, comforting soup
